Say no to austerity politics
When I heard this past week that no new jobs stimulus, WPA-type program or mortgage relief is on the table at the White House, I felt stunned.
Fairness in taxation: Do it now
Passage of the Fairness in Taxation Act would be an excellent way to observe the 10th anniversary of the disastrous Bush tax cuts.
Republican-dominated flash mob draws support, criticism
Republican operatives seem to have found a new organizing tool: dancing in the dark at the Jefferson Memorial.
U.S. prepares dangerous Iraq exit
This summer the U.S. may be facing its "most dangerous remaining mission" in Iraq - getting our troops out.
Song and struggle: "Preacher and Slave"
Joe Hill was a talented singer and songwriter. He's remembered as a renowned troubadour of labor, and toured the country helping to organize workers.
Palin, Paul Revere and the rewards of ignorance
Sarah Palin and her friends on the Republican right seem to have never heard of either validity or reliability.
Equal and quality education? It's about the money
If we want to preserve America's status as a world leader, we had better start pouring money into preparing poor kids for leadership.
Open letter to corporate America
Prove Marx and Engels wrong, or the workers will prove them right. Here's hoping, and working, for the latter!
Hospital ERs at market’s mercy
I've long been a firm believer in public health care for all. Why not? We've had hugely successful Social Security and Medicare for decades.
GOP: stuck on stupid?
When speaking of the ridiculous, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin seems to be a great place to start.
