The real impediments to good schools
Blaming teachers' unions for the "failure" of public education is at best a red herring, at worst a cynical way to sow division.
‘But we don’t have any work’
Like most people here in Reno, Nevada, who are looking for work, I just call myself a statistic and hope for the best.
What’s your Oscar predictions?
Sunday is Oscar night and I admit I have not seen every movie nominated but I did see most and here are my predictions.
From Cuba, tender story about grueling sport
Documentary gives a tender and inside look at the renowned Cuban training academy for boxing.
What's left of financial reform?
Key senators are reported close to a deal on legislation to overhaul financial regulations.
Defend the democratic coalition
Progressives need to relearn the rich lessons of the New Deal experience, and act accordingly.
Mau Mau, Marx, & Coca Cola: 18th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival
The 18th annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival was a U.S. showcase for independent, studio, student, foreign (especially African) political and progressive pictures.
And the winner is ... top progressive movie awards for 2009 announced
Progressive Cinema critic Bill Meyer announces the James Agee Cinema Circle Progie Award winners from 2009.
The movement needs to kick it up a notch - part 2
A transformational era is made from many streams and directions, but I do not agree that slogans should focus primarily on "defeat of the ultra-right."
The movement needs to kick it up a notch - part 1
I am not one who thinks a deteriorating political climate will open more opportunities to advance a left agenda.
