Gary Lapon Lousy work, if you can get it Millions of people still can't find jobs, but those who do face a different kind of crisis: the increase in low-wage, no-benefit work.
Sarah Knopp Is education a ticket out of poverty? Attacks on public schools are undermining the chance that education can help the poor improve their lot. So what will help?
Ashley Fataar Solidarity from South Africa In Cape Town, we are engaged in the same struggle against education privatization that you are fighting in Chicago.
Steve Leigh Risks of their coal terminal More than 100 opponents of a proposed port facility to handle coal north of Bellingham, Wash., rallied in protest.
Alan Maass On strike for all teachers Striking Chicago teachers have a lesson for the whole world to learn: When you're attacked by a bully, you have to stand up and fight back.
Eric Ruder Rahm plays the blame game Chicago teachers are taking a stand--in the face of constant vilification of public workers in general and teachers in particular.
Jen Roesch Feeding us a fairytale Wrapped up in Michelle Obama's speech at the convention was the false moral that if you don't succeed, you didn't work hard.
Sherry Wolf Putting Israel’s crimes on trial The upcoming Russell Tribunal on Palestine will expose human rights abuses by the state of Israel and its collaborators.
David McCarthy Chevron puts Richmond at risk A fire at a Chevron refinery in Richmond, Calif., stoked community anger over the company's disregard for safety and health.
Readers’ View What turned the tide in Quebec? Although some will say that electing the Parti Québecois was the key, the movement's victory in Quebec was a result of mass struggle.
