Cliff diving – new normal for Pennsylvania higher ed?
There is an adage that goes, "once is an accident, twice is a trend." With regards to the cliff funding, that adage is being perpetrated.
Citizens United, Wisconsin style
With Citizens United and now "The Roggensack Rule," in the light of day judges can be wined and dined by the very party they will be ruling on.
Hugo Chavez empowered and united
The untimely death of Chavez is evoking a heartfelt cry from millions of abused, marginalized, and exploited people across the globe.
Chavez’s legacy
He was repeatedly re-elected by wide margins, and will be mourned not only by Venezuelans but by many Latin Americans who appreciate what he did for the region.
Anti-communism: More than one kind of smear
There is an increase in right-wing efforts to smear liberal opponents as Communists, as supporters of terrorism, as un-American.
Obama, coalition politics, and the struggle for reforms
Coalition politics and reform struggles are anything but pure; they are, by nature, a polyglot; an uneasy amalgamation of disparate forces.
Can we cure inequality, and how?
Joseph Stiglitz views growing inequality (a Marxist might say "the growing class divide") as a threat that may block economic recovery.
Life with a purpose: tribute to Estelle Katz
It is a great honor to be a part of a celebration commemorating the remarkable life of my dear friend and comrade, Estelle Katz.
Majority backs higher taxes on the rich
Many - a significant portion I would argue - disapprove of the "fiscal cliff" deal because it does not increase taxes enough on the wealthy.
Ten best and worst of Obama’s first term
My summary of the best and worst of the last four years. Perhaps the bestest, not included, is the mass movement that elected the president.
