Society

Did Quebec’s Election End the Student Movement? Did Quebec’s Election End the Student Movement?

The real victory in Quebec may be students realizing their own power in organizing.  

Sep 20, 2012 / StudentNation / Zachary A. Bell

Pedro Noguera: Beyond the Chicago Teachers Union Strike

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

Letters From Rio: Q&A With a Mayoral Candidate Who Makes the IOC Nervous Letters From Rio: Q&A With a Mayoral Candidate Who Makes the IOC Nervous

 Marcelo Freixo stands against involuntary displacements for the Olympics and World Cup.

Sep 20, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Progressives Must Work to Retake the Supreme Court Progressives Must Work to Retake the Supreme Court

Presidential picks for the Supreme Court bench will be crucial, as many justices move further to the extreme right. 

Sep 20, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Conservative Media Try to Save Romney’s Campaign Conservative Media Try to Save Romney’s Campaign

In a weak attempt to divert attention from the Romney firestorm, Fox News is promoting an old, misleadingly cut quote of Obama. 

Sep 19, 2012 / Ben Adler

‘Muslim Rage’ & US Policy ‘Muslim Rage’ & US Policy

There’s much more behind the demonstrations than anger at one bigoted YouTube clip.

Sep 19, 2012 / The Editors

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 / Pedro Noguera

The Problem of Conservative ‘Intellectuals’ The Problem of Conservative ‘Intellectuals’

As Mitt Romney’s campaign descends into increasingly indefensible terrain, a few right-wing stalwarts are still standing by their man.

Sep 19, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman

Casualties in the Education Reform Wars Casualties in the Education Reform Wars

The stakes are high for students unlucky enough to be caught in the crossfire.

Sep 19, 2012 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

PA Supreme Court Doubts the State Can Comply With Its Own Voter ID Law PA Supreme Court Doubts the State Can Comply With Its Own Voter ID Law

Law expert says the state can change the law again to win judge's approval.

Sep 19, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch

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