Editorial In defense of bitterness Ordinary people, whether they live in Pennsylvania or not, have many reasons to be bitter about the condition of their lives and the world.
Nicole Colson Persecution without end Sami Al-Arian is facing another extension of his incarceration--and has been forced to take desperate action in protest.
Lee Sustar May Day protests challenge ICE raids Vowing not to be intimidated by a wave of raids, activists are mobilizing for May Day marches for immigrant and workers' rights.
Dave Zirin A torch that lights the way for oppression The journey of the Olympic torch has been a public relations apocalypse--with protesters holding up a light to the hypocrisy of the Games.
Brian Cruz and Larry Bradshaw Roots of the crisis in the SEIU On the surface, the SEIU's conflict with the California Nurses Association is about an Ohio union drive, but the issues involved run deeper.
Rick Greenblatt San Diego protesters challenge budget cuts Teachers were among the groups of people who marched twice in San Diego to protest Arnold Schwarzenegger's budget cuts.
Brian Jones Health hazard in a Harlem school I teach at an elementary school in East Harlem, where we recently learned that there are high levels of cancer-causing PCBs in our building.
Editorial Do you now or have you ever known Bill Ayers? His history as a radical antiwar activist is the real heart of the "Are you now or have you ever been a dinner guest of Bill Ayers?" attack.
Bob Quellos Paying a high price for the Games Behind the 31 gleaming new Olympic venues built by China to impress the world lie repression and exploitation.
Paul D’Amato No choice between the capitalist parties The U.S. political system creates an institutional arrangement whereby only two parties are presented as legitimate options.
