What’s Missing From the Chicago Strike Debate What’s Missing From the Chicago Strike Debate
As Obama touts his education reforms and neoliberals face off with teachers, hardly anyone is talking about the real problems besetting America’s public schools.
Sep 19, 2012 / Editorial / Pedro Noguera
South Africa’s ‘Marikana Moment’ South Africa’s ‘Marikana Moment’
The massacre of striking miners marked a tipping point, with the African National Congress moving closer to becoming just another party in power, rather than a liberation movement.
Sep 19, 2012 / Editorial / Mark Gevisser
It’s the 1 Percent, Stupid (the Case Against the 47 Percent) It’s the 1 Percent, Stupid (the Case Against the 47 Percent)
This election remains about the genuine struggles and solutions that benefit all but the most privileged in this country.
Sep 18, 2012 / Blog / Ilyse Hogue
Isn’t Mitt Romney a Member of the 47 Percent? Isn’t Mitt Romney a Member of the 47 Percent?
Romney should not be so dismissive of the tax-avoiding class. After all, he's one of them.
Sep 18, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Fighting Poverty Is Part of Education Reform Fighting Poverty Is Part of Education Reform
The children struggling the hardest in school also happen to be some of the poorest in the country.
Sep 17, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes
After 225 Years, It’s Time to Respect the Constitutional Rights of Workers After 225 Years, It’s Time to Respect the Constitutional Rights of Workers
The overturn of Scott Walker’s anti-labor law reminds us that workers and their unions have a right to equal protection under the law.
Sep 17, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Predistribution: A Big, New Idea Predistribution: A Big, New Idea
As the income gap widens, British Labour leaders say a “tax and spend” approach isn't enough.
Sep 17, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Wisconsin Judge Rules Walker’s Anti-Labor Law ‘Null and Void’ Wisconsin Judge Rules Walker’s Anti-Labor Law ‘Null and Void’
“Collective bargaining has been restored for teachers across Wisconsin, for municipal employees across Wisconsin,” says a key union leader.
Sep 15, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
The Stimulus Alone Won’t Fix the Economy The Stimulus Alone Won’t Fix the Economy
A sweet day for the financial traders does not necessarily translate into good news for Joe Sixpack.
Sep 14, 2012 / Blog / William Greider
As Deal Nears, Major Wins Are Likely for Chicago Teachers As Deal Nears, Major Wins Are Likely for Chicago Teachers
Teachers in Chicago realize that they are striking a blow for the preservation of public education across the country.
Sep 14, 2012 / Matthew Cunningham-Cook