Readers’ View Who impoverished Black America? The deplorable conditions in many urban centers in the U.S. can be directly laid at the feet of the United States government.
Nicole Colson A “war on terror” nightmare Omar Khadr's case exposes the most obscene aspects of the U.S. "war on terror"--and the Obama administration's lies designed to justify it.
Blair Ellis Taking on the anti-Muslim racists New York City activists mobilized to counter the hysteria about the "Ground Zero mosque"--and the send the message: Racism isn't welcome here.
Obituary: Abbey Lincoln Standing proud for freedom Jazz singer Abbey Lincoln, who died earlier this month, will be remembered for her music--and her defiance of oppression.
John Pilger Protect the truth-tellers Wikileaks founder Julian Assange deserves protection from governments seeking to bury the truth about their war crimes.
Caitlin Buckley Closing the door on the Ortiz family A few weeks before their day-care center was set to open, the house that the Ortizes put so much money and work into is being foreclosed on.
Akunna Eneh Housing activists score a victory A new law in Massachusetts provides enhanced protections for tenants in foreclosed properties and homeowners in default.
Cindy Beringer Don’t deploy the injured Soldiers and activists in Killeen, Texas, are demanding medical treatment instead of redeployment for wounded soldiers.
Alan Maass No retreat, no surrender The Local P-9 strike against Hormel, which started 25 years ago this week, provided a glimpse of an alternative in a bitter period for labor and the left.
Lee Sustar Stealing the money to save teachers? A measure signed into law by Barack Obama devotes $10 billion to saving teachers' jobs. So why are school districts putting the money aside instead?
