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.
“Supernatural” Season 8 is spellbinding
In a time when television audiences are especially critical of anything that is a little less reality-based than the norm, fantasy is a genre that is sometimes incapable of pulling in large audiences.
After Hurricane Sandy, big questions remain
Hurricane Sandy left in its wake massive devastation and difficult questions - large and small - that have yet to be answered.
Ten certainties for the next four years
No one has a crystal ball to predict the exact course of the next four years. But it is useful to start with what we actually know.
Working class loses a leader: George Edwards, activist every day
The working class and people lost a great leader, activist, and fighter for justice and equality this past week.
Ryan and Akin serve notice of imminent threat to democracy
Every inch of social progress secured in the course of struggle over the past several decades is subject to reversal in the event of a government takeover by the Republican Party.
Raising taxes on the rich works for everyone
Piketty and Saez joined with MIT's Stefanie Stantcheva on a brief article that helps explain why raising taxes on a nation's rich creates economies that work for everyone.
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.
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.
