Joe Cleffie and Matt Pillischer Philly libraries will stay open In an important victory for those who protested, Philadelphia's mayor announced that 11 libraries slated to be closed would stay open.
Mark Steel The greed they encouraged New Labour urged and encouraged every one of the practices that caused the financial crisis--and now they want a review to see how it happened.
Matt Constanti Amherst students march for Palestine Several hundred students and community members marched from the University of Massachusetts through Amherst in solidarity with Palestinians.
Robin Horne Anniversary of equal marriage rights Some 50 people turned out to protest California's Proposition 8 and celebrate the anniversary of San Francisco's legalization of same-sex marriage.
Eric Ruder Revolt is in the air The financial turmoil that began in the U.S. has spread from country to country in Europe--and is sparking mass protest on a scale not seen in decades.
Gary Lapon Hampshire is first to divest Following a two-year campaign by activists, Hampshire College became the first institution of higher education in the U.S. to divest from Israel.
Eric Ruder Israel lurches further right Israeli elections put the right-wing Likud Party in a position to lead the next government--with the support of the proto-fascist Yisrael Beitenu.
Helen Redmond How about a healthy stimulus? A new study debunks the myth that a single-payer health care system would be too expensive and a drag on the economy.
Giles Ji Ungpakorn A “Redshirt” Manifesto A Thai dissident who was forced to flee to Britain to avoid prosecution and prison offers a manifesto for Thailand's left.
Shaun Joseph Rhode Island stands with Palestine A spirited march of 200 wound through downtown Providence as part of the "Rhode Island Stands with Palestine" demonstration.
