Eric Blanc

Formerly a high-school teacher in the Bay Area, Eric Blanc writes on labor movements past and present. He is the author of Red State Revolt: The Teachers’ Strike Wave and Working-Class Politics (Verso Books, 2019).

Public SchoolsFebruary 21, 2019

The Educators’ Revolt Is Spreading to Oakland

Starting February 21, Oakland teachers will be on strike to reverse the dismantling of their school system.

Eric Blanc
EducationFebruary 12, 2019

Denver Students Take the Lead as Teachers Strike

Working-class students of color are mobilizing to support their striking teachers and against privatizing district leaders.

Eric Blanc
LaborJanuary 24, 2019

What the LA Teachers Won, and How They Won It

Through their historic strike, Los Angeles teachers have taught working people across the country how to fight back and win.

Eric Blanc
LaborJanuary 14, 2019

LA’s Teachers’ Strike Will Be the Toughest Yet

The Los Angeles teachers’ strike begins today. It’s going to be the most difficult struggle so far in the educators’ revolt sweeping the country.

Eric Blanc
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Eric Blanc

Public SchoolsFebruary 21, 2019

Starting February 21, Oakland teachers will be on strike to reverse the dismantling of their school system.

EducationFebruary 12, 2019

Working-class students of color are mobilizing to support their striking teachers and against privatizing district leaders.

LaborJanuary 24, 2019

Through their historic strike, Los Angeles teachers have taught working people across the country how to fight back and win.

LaborJanuary 14, 2019

The Los Angeles teachers’ strike begins today. It’s going to be the most difficult struggle so far in the educators’ revolt sweeping the country.

The stakes are higher now than ever. Get The Nation in your inbox.