Welcome to the McJobs Recovery Welcome to the McJobs Recovery
What does the fact that a million souls flocked to McDonald's in search of a steady paycheck say about the American economy?
May 9, 2011 / Andy Kroll
Fatah-Hamas Deal: Time for Obama’s Peace Plan Fatah-Hamas Deal: Time for Obama’s Peace Plan
The Palestinian accord is a good thing, and Obama should resist Israel's efforts to scuttle it.
May 9, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Obama (So Far) Ignores Hawks on Syria Obama (So Far) Ignores Hawks on Syria
Assad's likely to survive the crisis, and the United States should stay out.
May 9, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
California Teachers Protest Cuts, Gov. Snyder Heckled at Parade California Teachers Protest Cuts, Gov. Snyder Heckled at Parade
California teachers fight back against education cuts, while Gov. Snyder deals with the aftermath of his own statewide cuts and proto-fascist use of "emergency managers."
May 9, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny
Campus Progress/Colorlines.com Keynote Contest Campus Progress/Colorlines.com Keynote Contest
Campus Progress and Colorlines.com are looking for the next great speaker on racial and social justice.
May 8, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation
NY Teachers Vow ‘Wisconsin-Style’ Protest NY Teachers Vow ‘Wisconsin-Style’ Protest
Budget cut protests continue while the GOP cools to Paul Ryan's extreme austerity plan.
May 8, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny
How Town Hall Protests Against Paul Ryan’s Plan Changed the Medicare Debate How Town Hall Protests Against Paul Ryan’s Plan Changed the Medicare Debate
Budget committee chair can say what he wants, but the noisy protests against his plan -- especially in his home district -- have shaken congressional Republicans,
May 7, 2011 / John Nichols
March on Wall Street to Oppose Bloomberg’s Mass Teacher Firings March on Wall Street to Oppose Bloomberg’s Mass Teacher Firings
Mayor Mike has a plan to fire thousands of teachers; unions and students have a plan to make the the big banks pay their fair share.
May 7, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny
Talking Tory Blues Talking Tory Blues
The British election has produced a surprise constitutional earthquake.
May 7, 2011 / D.D. Guttenplan and Maria Margaronis
Defiance in Day-Glo: Remembering Poly Styrene Defiance in Day-Glo: Remembering Poly Styrene
The lead singer of the punk band X-Ray Spex never stopped using her music to fight against poverty, war, racism and sexism.
May 6, 2011 / Alexander Billet