Bratton episode underlines need for diverse New York police force
"This is a teachable moment that affirms that broken windows policing destroys lives and opportunities."
Critical that Sen. Sanders continue the fight against TPP
TPP is the will of the wealthy whose greed has gone so deep as to be dangerous to us all.
America and race: 318,881,992 shades of grey
For far too long there has been such racial dissension and oppression in this country.
Bikers and librarians: profiled in Central Texas
"You have to see yourself in the shoes of those accused. Or a biker's boots. Or a young man's Nikes. Even a librarian's orthopedic sneakers."
A second look at FDR’s “Second Bill of Rights”
In 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, preparing to run for a fourth term, proposed a "Second Bill of Rights" for post World War II U.S.
Drawing a line in the sand on TPP is a mistake
I am opposed to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, as well as the enabling legislation being debated in Congress.
A love story for Gay Pride Month, with Confederate flag
Rick heard my lecture about racism and what that starred and barred flag projected to the world.
Illinois Woman’s Press Association honors People’s World writers
People's World writers won six first place awards, one second place, two third places, and one honorable mention.
At Jeb Bush event, 19 year-old eats media’s lunch on Iraq spin
Student Ivy Ziedrich confronted Jeb Bush and taught us what it means to put the people in "government of the people, by the people, for the people."
Memo to Mayor Emanuel: System needs fixing, not the kids
It was corporate decisions and pro-corporate government policies that led our city's children into catastrophe.
