Silicon Valley breeding nationwide schools-for-profit scheme
Nearly every metropolitan area these days has its own wealthy promoters of education "reform." Few areas, however, have as concentrated a group as Silicon Valley.
Texans hope to change things on Election Day
In the Texas elections, the top of the ticket is generating hope and fear. The fear comes from the polls, which show Republicans from the far right maintaining solid leads.
High Court to tackle cases affecting millions
It's the first Monday in October, and that means the U.S. Supreme Court comes back on the job, with cases that will affect millions of workers.
Bruce Rauner: of, by, and for Illinois’ richest 1 percent
Bruce Rauner has made it clear he wants to be governor for the richest 1 percent of people in Illinois. He has made millions outsourcing America's jobs and firing workers.
Kucinich appeal to vote your conscience ignores the big picture
Kucinich represents ultra-left "idealism" that leads us into blind alleys. In that regard he's no different from right-wing voters who go to the polls obsessing over one thing.
November elections a chance to reverse backsliding in Ohio
Ohio's work-force has an amazing 66.9 percent increase in productivity over the last 25 years. One would expect that wages and benefits would also increase.
Helen Thomas comes to my rescue
Helen Thomas proved herself a defender of freedom of the press, and a defender as well of democracy in Chile.
Holder resigning: Attorney general brought change
Holder's decision comes in the midst of a high-profile Justice Department civil rights investigation into the use of force by police in Ferguson, Missouri.
Some 400,000 climate marchers paint New York green
Generating some of the most excitement were activists from other nations who stood in solidarity with their peers.
Activists gather for the Green line to the climate march
"This march represents an incredible diversity of people, all realizing that this is the same fight."
