Editorial Big Brother’s world tour Whistle-blower Edward Snowden has provided the evidence to prove that the U.S. surveillance state knows no boundaries nor borders.
brian bean We stand with Rasmea Odeh Activists are mobilizing to defend a Palestinian-American community activist from a witch-hunt by federal prosecutors.
François Hughes The drivers’ fight in Oakland A work stoppage by Port of Oakland truckers on October 21 shut down much of the port--and dramatized the drivers' struggle.
Dana Blanchard Teaching the education deformers a lesson Teachers unions need to play a leading role in the struggle to defend public education from the corporate "reformers."
Readers’ View Making sense of society in order to change it The struggle for a new society has to be fought on the basis of shared interests, solidarity and an active fight against racism
Frank Couget and Jamie Partridge Activist victory in the APWU In APWU's first national election with full retiree voting rights, the "Members First" slate won seven of nine national offices.
Dave Zirin The NFL’s bullying problem The NFL scandal involving Richie Incognito is part a culture that extols players who police teammates' "softness."
Dana Blanchard Corporate school deform vs. education justice The corporate education "reform" agenda is running into trouble--most importantly, new opposition to teacher-bashing and the testing mania.
Shaun Harkin A “Sea of Death” for migrants The tragic drowning of hundreds of migrants fleeing to "Fortress Europe" has focused attention on the EU's cruel border policies.
Lucy Herschel Stop-and-frisk ruling on hold Three federal appeals court justices have blocked a historic decision against the NYPD's stop-and-frisk racial profiling policy.
