Scott Sherman: Is the Renovation of New York’s Public Library Modernization or Cultural Damage? Scott Sherman: Is the Renovation of New York’s Public Library Modernization or Cultural Damage?
Will the new president's mega-million-dollar makeover of the main library scare off scholars and leave the branches begging?
Dec 6, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Press Room
Kumi Naidoo: Environmental Activists Must ‘Name and Shame’ Uncooperative Corporations Kumi Naidoo: Environmental Activists Must ‘Name and Shame’ Uncooperative Corporations
Leading environmentalist Kumi Naidoo urges activists to “name and shame” uncooperative corporations and governments into entering a dialogue on climate change.
Dec 5, 2011 / Press Room
John Nichols: Wisconsin’s Recall Drive Is Off to a Strong Start John Nichols: Wisconsin’s Recall Drive Is Off to a Strong Start
The result of the recall drive will impact the political climate.
Dec 5, 2011 / Press Room
Melissa Harris-Perry: Herman Cain’s Campaign Train Wreck Melissa Harris-Perry: Herman Cain’s Campaign Train Wreck
What is Cain still doing in the GOP's presidential nomination race?
Dec 1, 2011 / Press Room
Former Seattle Police Chief: His Reaction to WTO Protests Was the ‘Worst Decision of My 34-Year Career’ Former Seattle Police Chief: His Reaction to WTO Protests Was the ‘Worst Decision of My 34-Year Career’
“When you have people in leadership positions who are not exercising self-discipline and restraint, it’s reasonable to expect their followers to do likewise,” sai...
Nov 30, 2011 / Press Room
Lee Fang Takes on the Corporatization of American Schools Lee Fang Takes on the Corporatization of American Schools
A network of conservative politicians, lobbyists and corporate interests are attempting to privatize public education through "virtual schooling."
Nov 29, 2011 / Press Room
Occupy Everywhere: On the New Politics and Possibilities of the Movement Against Corporate Power Occupy Everywhere: On the New Politics and Possibilities of the Movement Against Corporate Power
What are the possibilities the Occupy Movement can achieve or inspire? Where is its place in the history of progressive movement in this country?
Nov 25, 2011 / Press Room
Katrina vanden Heuvel: ‘No Deal Is Better Than a Bad Deal’ for the Supercommittee Katrina vanden Heuvel: ‘No Deal Is Better Than a Bad Deal’ for the Supercommittee
How bad will the supercommittee’s failure be for America?
Nov 23, 2011 / Press Room
Melissa Harris-Perry: Colorado Personhood Amendment ‘Goes Too Far’ Melissa Harris-Perry: Colorado Personhood Amendment ‘Goes Too Far’
Two weeks after Mississippi's infamous "personhood" amendment was soundly defeated, anti-abortion activists have revived the legislation in Virginia and Colora...
Nov 22, 2011 / Press Room
Katrina vanden Heuvel: ‘There Is a Movement Brewing in America’ Katrina vanden Heuvel: ‘There Is a Movement Brewing in America’
Obama’s conciliatory leadership style has failed to confront the corrupt culture of Washington.
Nov 21, 2011 / Press Room