Iraq Veterans Against the War A PTSD tragedy at Fort Hood The military teaches soldiers like Ivan Lopez to devalue others' lives--and when combat stress is added in, the result is volatile.
Michael Chase Pushed away from the Bay The Black population is declining in Bay Area cities, under pressure from unemployment and rising housing costs.
Richard Seymour A sickening insult added to injury After her party's success in local elections, the leader of France's National Front has found a new way to punish Muslims.
Portland State University Student Union The faculty’s fight is ours, too The Portland State University Student Union explains why it stands with the struggle of faculty for a fair union contract.
Duncan Hallas Agitation and propaganda When they make their case, socialists take into account the audience they hope to convince and the kinds of arguments needed at the time.
Alexia Garcia and Marilena Marchetti Running for respect in Seattle Candidates committed to education justice and rank-and-file power have launched their campaign to lead the Seattle Education Association.
Lee Sustar Organizing for a union comeback This year's Labor Notes conference will highlight the strategies of reformers for overcoming the crisis facing labor.
Comment Why do disabled kids have to pay the price? The families of young children are scrambling to find services as Head Start and Early Head Start are eviscerated.
Alessandro Tinonga Will we “Lift Up Oakland”? Unions and nonprofit organizations have launched "Lift Up Oakland," a campaign to raise Oakland's minimum wage.
Ian Angus What the not-so-NASA study really said A report on inequality and resource exploitation supposedly tied to NASA has been misleadingly hyped by the media.
