Readers’ View UTLA dues debate a step forward It was unfortunate that the UTLA members voted "no" on a recent proposed dues increase.
Readers’ View A tax that punishes the poor It's not fair to make smokers pay for handouts to insurance companies, nor is it fair to penalize people suffering from an addiction.
Editorial From politics of hope to politics as usual Since securing the Democratic presidential nomination, Barack Obama has moved so far and fast to the right that even the Wall Street Journal approves.
Jeremy Scahill U.S. mercenaries in Iraq The author of the best-selling book Blackwater discusses the impact of the privatization of war and how this issue is affecting the 2008 election.
Brian Jones The fable of the super-teacher A closer look at a "small school" success story in New York City reveals the need for more staff, more funding and higher teachers' salaries.
Dave Zirin Grand Theft Hoops Two corporate raiders and NBA Commissioner David Stern have teamed up to throw an elbow at Seattle basketball fans.
Deborah Goldsmith East Bay unions march for fair contracts Some 500 people marched in Oakland, Calif., on June 30 as contracts covering 50,000 East Bay workers were about to expire.
Alan Maass Jesse Helms finally does the right thing The tributes for Jesse Helms after his death called him a man of "stubborn principle." But the principles he actually stood for make most people's skin crawl.
David Whitehouse War footing for the Olympics Chinese government officials are organizing to head off any protests that could tarnish China's image in the lead-up to next month's Olympic Games.
Todd Chretien Hostage rescue or p.r. stunt? Latin America is awash with speculation that the "daring rescue" of Íngrid Betancourt and other hostages held in Colombia was a sham.
