Readers' Views

Arrested in the raid on Zuccotti Park

I was one of the more than 200 people arrested when New York police evicted Occupy Wall Street from Zuccotti Park. November 29, 2011
Building Everett's Occupy movement

The Occupy movement has spread across the U.S., to cities and towns, large and small--including Everett, Wash. November 29, 2011
Using a tragedy to attack Occupy

The suicide of Josh Pfenning is a loss to our community--and it has been used as an excuse to attack Occupy Burlington. November 22, 2011
An appeal for political asylum

I decided to emigrate to America out of fear for my own safety and not wanting to leave my daughter fatherless. November 17, 2011
99 percent for the planet's future

Occupy Wall Street took a stand against the Keystone XL pipeline, with supporters traveling to Washington, D.C., for a day of action. November 15, 2011
Comment: Tithi Bhattacharya

The aspirations of Occupy Wall Street

The Occupy movement is starting from a systemic critique and gradually building its way toward local demands and specific political forms. November 10, 2011
Views in brief

Why we chose "(un)Occupy" | Unions up against the wall | Behind the scrapped Greek referendum | Watching Occupy from Australia | Making Occupy more inclusive November 8, 2011
Ideas that will divide Occupy

For the Occupy movement to be successful, it must be a movement that takes a stand against ideas that will divide us. November 3, 2011
No place for sexism in Occupy

I hope the sexist "Hot Chicks of Occupy Wall Street" video sparks a discussion about the links between women's oppression and corporate greed. October 27, 2011
Class war on the ballot in Ohio

On November 8, Ohioans will have a chance to vote against legislation that would strip public-sector workers of their union rights. October 27, 2011
Detained while occupying Tijuana

Police recently raided Occupy Tijuana, arresting 26 protesters in all--and removing an infant from his mother's care. October 25, 2011
Real democracy in our schools

Most teachers recognize the influence of the uber-rich 1 percent on "reform" measures like charter schools and merit pay. October 20, 2011
What have the rich done for us lately?

The greed of Wall Street bankers is not an accident. We live in an economic system that encourages us all to be like them. October 18, 2011
Views in brief

"Reformers" don't want quality education | How do we get the change we want? | Remembering the murder of Troy Davis October 18, 2011
Speaking up for the majority

The courageous youth who organized Occupy Wall Street have succeeded in giving a voice to the voiceless. October 13, 2011
Saying "no" to another Fukushima

Activists in the U.S. and Japan recently worked together to protest the use of nuclear power around the globe. October 11, 2011
Mistreated by police for my gender

Why was I treated differently by police after being arrested at an Occupy Wall Street march? The reason is that I am transgender. October 6, 2011
Wall Street's first victims

The history of Native Americans show us why we need a movement among all oppressed people against capitalism. October 6, 2011
Views in brief

In the wake of Troy's execution | Beaten by Eugene police | From Occupy Wall Street to Tacoma | No excuses for Obama | Boycott Georgia for Troy October 4, 2011
Join us at SlutWalk in New York City

Recent high-profile cases are giving New York City SlutWalk organizers a chance to bring attention to police and politicians who excuse rape. September 29, 2011
Troy's struggle is our struggle

One bright flame was extinguished on the night of September 21 in Georgia, but in each of us, Troy Davis sparked a fire. September 29, 2011
Obama's hypocrisy on the Middle East

It's clearer to the world than ever that Barack Obama's words mean nothing when it comes to pursuing peace in the Middle East. September 27, 2011
A thriller that has some depth

Contagion is no radical masterpiece, but it stands apart as more complex, innovative and enjoyable than most Hollywood fare. September 27, 2011
A thoroughgoing popular revolution

From Tripoli, Socialist Worker's judgment that NATO was the victor of the revolution in Libya seems rushed. September 20, 2011
Analysis: Tom Larsen

A manufactured postal crisis

The Postal Service wants to lay off 120,000 workers, but its supposed financial crisis is more about pushing austerity. September 15, 2011

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