Editorial Time to show our power The movement that electrified the country with its opposition to Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's anti-labor assault needs to step up the fight to win.
James Illingworth Slavery and the Civil War The U.S. elite has clung to a vision of the "Old South" that included mint juleps, Southern belles and happy slaves. The reality is exactly the opposite.
Richard Seymour The West’s fear of Qaddafi’s fall Qaddafi is vowing to fight to the last drop of blood, but Western governments are worried about the latest of their regional allies lurching toward collapse.
Brian Jones “Egypt moment” for education Make no mistake about it--for those of us who are determined to defend public education, this is our Egypt moment.
Peter Lamphere My experience with arbitrary U ratings The experience of one teacher in New York City raises questions about how ratings are handed out under the current school regime.
Alexander Billet Putting the popular back in pop Is pop music finally catching up with reality? It's a loaded question--especially when talking about the Grammys.
Readers’ View “Kill the bill” in Wisconsin If we fail in Wisconsin to kill Gov. Scott Walker's budget bill, similar policies will be coming soon to a state near you.
Readers’ View Views in brief A rising tide of struggle | The bosses' declaration of war | Defend Eric-Michael Wilson | Ontario's attack on public workers
Interview: Sameh Naguib Conversation with an Egyptian socialist A member of the Revolutionary Socialists in Egypt talks about what led to the revolution that toppled Mubarak--and what lies ahead for the struggle.
Peter Rachleff In defense of public-sector unions The public employees and their supporters defying Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker are showing us the stakes for the whole labor movement.
