Adam Turl Who killed EFCA? Proposed legislation that would make it easier to join unions is dead--killed off by Corporate America while organized labor was paralyzed by inaction.
SW contributors The stories of life under siege The Viva Palestina delegation saw in Gaza that everything necessary to the life of a contemporary society had been targeted by Israeli forces.
Sherry Wolf We won’t wait for equality The author of the new book Sexuality and Socialism talks about the massive potential of the new LGBT civil rights movement.
Gary Lapon Cutting budgets at our expense The cuts coming in Massachusetts' highly touted health care program could be a preview of what's to come if proposals for national legislation are passed.
Readers’ View One thousand deaths too many In spite of the milestone we have made with the election of the first African American president, it is sad that we have to witness the 1,000th lethal injection.
Readers’ View The non-profit scam Employees for non-profits do the work that produces the funds that pay the CEOs--and are often paid even less than employees at for-profit corporations.
Readers’ View Views in brief Standing up to Fred Phelps | Twisting what socialism means | Helping universities be competitive | A government that stoops low
Interview: Michael Schwartz The Obama doctrine in Iraq The "withdrawal" of U.S. troops from Iraqi cities is part of the redesign of an ongoing occupation, carried out for both American and Iraqi consumption.
Sarah Hines Obama’s not-so-new Latin America policy He promised an improved relationship with countries in the Americas--but Obama's actions are sending a different message.
David Bliven Sirota’s tour to nowhere David Sirota's book The Uprising claims to provide insights into the recent revival of social movements in the U.S. Guess again.
