“Trishna”: Love story twisted by class oppression
The movie is supposed to be a modern adaptation, set in India, of the Thomas Hardy classic, "Tess of the D'Urbervilles."
Compelling documentaries: “The First Rasta” and “Marley”
Two films recently released to DVD provide a sweeping opportunity to learn more about Rastafari identity and culture.
Today in labor history: remembering Frank Little and more
Wobblie organizer Frank Little is dragged by six masked men from his hotel room and hung from the Milwaukee Railroad trestle.
Big Music vs. the 99 percent
In thinking about the corporate control of the recorded music market in the United States, I was reminded of inspiring lyrics from Chrome's song.
Michael Nash’s work lives on: historian, archivist, teacher-activist
He was a a close friend of mine for four decades, so it is with some sadness that I write this remembrance of his life and work.
Caterpillar strikers hold line on wages – a fight for all
Poverty is increasing in America. One factor is the prevalence of low-wage jobs. Some call it the Wal-Martization of America. Still, to others, it's class war.
Pennsylvania's voter ID law is just crazy
Honestly I thought all of this nonsense with voting rights was settled twice. First in 1865 and second in the 1960s. But voter ID laws have been popping up all over the country, wherever a Republican legislature is to be found.
New "Spider-Man" spins a predictable web
For the most part, this new film is how Spider-Man should have been done in the first place. The film is energized and emotive. On the other hand, it's also far from groundbreaking.
National Lampoon's Romney vacation?
While Romney's camp calls his trip "a great success," it appears to have been anything but successful. In a trip that should have been a breeze, he has succeeded in angering our closest ally, as well as liberals and conservatives alike.
The House must follow the Senate's lead
Call your congressional representatives now. Ending the Bush tax cuts for the rich is the critical first step that must be taken if we are ever to have a fair tax system in America.
