Government wage freeze — a bad idea
Obama announced his proposal for a two year wage freeze for all non-military government workers. The proposal is a terrible idea. It's bad for the economy and feeds into racist, anti-worker stereotypes of the "lazy" public worker.
Tea party movement's new politics: dangerous shape-shifting
The usual norms of political discourse would emphasize a party's ability to ask pertinent questions and provide salient answers; to probe facts, poll members and seek solutions based largely on consensus or majority sentiment. Today's politics seem based on contradiction, on a party-constituency dynamic that turns the norms of political discourse on its head.
Two progressive deficit plans put workers, jobs first
It is possible to have job creation, reinvestment in America, improvement in retirement security and health care for all, while at the same time balancing the budget.
The two Koreas: new approach needed
The hostilities between North and South Korea are dangerous and could escalate with more tragic consequences.
Better read than dead: the Communist Manifesto and southwest Ohio
How could the Communist Manifesto, a 160-year-old book, have any relevance in explaining southwest Ohio labor's recent electoral defeat?
Unions — a reason to give thanks this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a grand American holiday: secular, focused on family, food, friends, celebrating and giving.
Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows, darkest and best of series yet
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1" is the best of the Harry Potter movies to date.
Murderers among us
A newly-released report details how U.S. agencies colluded to keep Nazi war criminals free.
New films to watch for, from around the world
From "Circus Kids" to "Hitler in Hollywood," a cornucopia of wonderful progressive films will entertain and inspire viewers.
Corporate capital has pulled the plug on America
Is today's corporate elite meaner than capitalists and wealthy families of the previous era? Perhaps, but there are more fundamental reasons for their behavior.
