Jesse Hagopian Teacher appreciation in Seattle Seattle public school officials went above and beyond for Teacher Appreciation Week--by rewriting our contract and sending layoff notices to 173 of us.
Nicole Colson Double standards on freedom of the press The people who shouted loudest over the jailing of an American journalist in Iran are silent about the U.S. military's detention of reporters.
Mark Steel What filthy rich really means A scandal over the expense claims of British politicians exposes just how hypocritical the ruling class really is.
Jerald Reodica SFSU save our students protest San Francisco State University students, faculty and staff rallied May 14 to protest layoffs and school fee increases.
Interview: Martina Correia Voices raised for Troy People around the world are rallying to defend Troy Davis, who faces the threat of execution in Georgia despite new evidence of his innocence.
Gillian Russom and David Rapkin Battle intensifies in LA schools After a judge issued an order banning a one-day strike against layoffs set for May 15, LA teachers are continuing to mobilize as the stakes get higher.
Dave Zirin Commander of the cover-up The man who greased the way for the lies about Pat Tillman's "friendly fire" death is assuming overall control of U.S. operations in Afghanistan.
Patrick Dyer Shot down by Atlanta police "What is a Black man's life worth in Atlanta?" Derrick Boazman asked a crowd of 200 people who gathered for a rally to end police shootings.
Michele Showman New York City rally for schools About 75 New York City public school teachers, students and parents rallied to resist school closings and city control of schools.
Paul Dean Portland teachers challenge school board More than 300 teachers, librarians, counselors and others packed a recent Portland Public Schools board meeting to protest working without a contract.
