School Closures and Accusations of Segregation in Louisiana School Closures and Accusations of Segregation in Louisiana
Teachers in Louisiana have found themselves on the frontlines of austerity.
Jun 7, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
More Afghans Dead: Karzai Blasts the United States More Afghans Dead: Karzai Blasts the United States
China and India are angling for an Afghan role.
Jun 7, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
A Congressional Push to Raise the Minimum Wage A Congressional Push to Raise the Minimum Wage
Minimum-wage workers today are earning less than they did in 1968—and it’s past time to fix that.
Jun 6, 2012 / George Zornick
With Youth Unemployment This High, Remind Me What’s So Bad About Vocational Education? With Youth Unemployment This High, Remind Me What’s So Bad About Vocational Education?
Our high schools are failing to prepare young people for an unforgiving economy.
Jun 6, 2012 / Dana Goldstein
Update on Bei Bei Shuai: Bad News From Indiana Update on Bei Bei Shuai: Bad News From Indiana
A pregnant woman who tried to kill herself after the father of the unborn child left her could face up to sixty-five years in prison for attempted feticide and murder.
Jun 6, 2012 / Katha Pollitt
Wisconsin: Can Playing by the Rules Work in a Rigged Game? Wisconsin: Can Playing by the Rules Work in a Rigged Game?
Pro-worker protesters in Wisconsin played by the rules, and were outspent by out-of-state interests $30 million to $3 million. Can they ever hope to win in a rigged game?
Jun 6, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
GOP Declares National Victory in Wisconsin GOP Declares National Victory in Wisconsin
Scott Walker’s win doesn't necessarily mean Mitt Romney will triumph in November. But it does prove that corporate money threatens American democracy.
Jun 6, 2012 / Ben Adler
Recall Campaign Against Scott Walker Fails Recall Campaign Against Scott Walker Fails
The Wisconsin recall attempt offers profound lessons for a nation that is wrestling with how to counter corporate power in a post–Citizens United world.
Jun 6, 2012 / John Nichols
Mortgage Fraud Investigation Pushes Forward, Hires Criminal Prosecutor Mortgage Fraud Investigation Pushes Forward, Hires Criminal Prosecutor
As the Department of Justice weakly defends its record on pursuing financial crimes, the RMBS makes a promising hire.
Jun 5, 2012 / George Zornick
Occupy Our Homes Faces Off With US Marshals in Washington Occupy Our Homes Faces Off With US Marshals in Washington
To prevent an unfair foreclosure, protesters attempted to block the authorities from entering a home on Capitol Hill.
Jun 5, 2012 / George Zornick