Three Poems by Lawrence Joseph Three Poems by Lawrence Joseph
“Syria,” “Inclined to Speak,” “The Game Changed”
Oct 1, 2012 / Lawrence Joseph
Pyotr Verzilov: Free Pussy Riot Pyotr Verzilov: Free Pussy Riot
Members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot will soon get a chance to appeal their sentence of two years in prison on charges of "hooliganism."
Sep 28, 2012 / Christie Thompson and Steven Hsieh
Pedro Noguera: Beyond the Chicago Teachers Union Strike Pedro Noguera: Beyond the Chicago Teachers Union Strike
Unions need to be at the forefront of improving public education across the country.
Sep 20, 2012 / The Nation
#S17 2012: One Year of Occupy Wall Street #S17 2012: One Year of Occupy Wall Street
We spoke with organizers, union workers and students in debt who all seem to agree that Occupy isn't over.
Sep 18, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Astra Taylor: Your Debt Is Not Your Fault! Astra Taylor: Your Debt Is Not Your Fault!
Occupy activists are moving debt from the personal to the political.
Sep 13, 2012 / The Nation
Chris Hedges: The Absurdity of American Empire Chris Hedges: The Absurdity of American Empire
What happens when you force communities, families and entire ecosystems to kneel before the dictates of the marketplace?
Sep 13, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Howard Dean: The Case for Obama Howard Dean: The Case for Obama
The former DNC chair predicts an Obama victory, says the future of the Supreme Court at stake.
Sep 7, 2012 / The Nation
Voices from the DNC: Susana López Krulevitch and Sofia Krulevitch—Democratic Women Voices from the DNC: Susana López Krulevitch and Sofia Krulevitch—Democratic Women
Women are integral not only to the base of the Democratic party's base, but also to its leadership.
Sep 6, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Voices From the DNC: Lillie Madali—Fighting to Keep Healthcare for Asian Americans Voices From the DNC: Lillie Madali—Fighting to Keep Healthcare for Asian Americans
One in ten Asian Americans carry hepatitis B, and before the Affordable Care Act, that 10 percent could be denied health insurance based on this pre-existing condition.
Sep 5, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Voices from the DNC: Herbert Graves on Romney’s Disconnect with Working America Voices from the DNC: Herbert Graves on Romney’s Disconnect with Working America
Average Americans need housing, healthcare and better jobs. Romney's platform isn't convincing them that he can deliver.
Sep 4, 2012 / Francis Reynolds