What does it take to “Rebuild the Dream”?
In September 2009, Van Jones stepped down as Special Advisor under a barrage of right-wing criticism of his youthful flirtation with leftist politics.
Judy Gallo, longtime activist, dies at 70
About 100 friends and activists in labor and progressive groups gathered at a memorial here Aug. 18 to pay tribute to Judy Gallo, who died recently at age 70.
Akin, Ryan, rape and Republican hypocrisy
Fierce opposition to women's reproductive rights, including the right to decide whether or not to bear a child, has been the agenda of the Republican Party for quite some time now.
The meaning of Romney’s Ryan choice
The strategy and tactics of this time means defeating Romney/Ryan and re-electing Obama/Biden. The alternative is moving further in negative territory.
More than a few rotten apples on Wall Street
"The man of great wealth owes a particular obligation to the state," Teddy Roosevelt noted a century ago, "because he derives special advantages from the mere existence of government."
Progressive cinema: “The Story of Film: An Odyssey”
Cousins is a brilliant scholar with allegiance to working people, who are represented with respect throughout the entire series.
Being president takes more than a businessman
As we roll, or descend, into another presidential campaign, we have once again an opportunity to think about the qualities that we look for in our leader.
Left on the bookshelf: "Vision and Communism"
Students of art and anthropology, as well as Soviet history, would find this book to be a valuable addition to their personal library.
Grover Norquist’s false twist to anti-union rhetoric
Norquist begins by using misleading language...
Progressive cinema at Traverse City: Focus on Middle East
As long as the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land continues, there are films to bring us the truth. And they are getting better and growing in numbers.
