After LA’s Strike, “Nothing Will Be the Same”
The Los Angeles teachers' strike was big, it was united, and now it's victorious. We interview UTLA chief negotiator Arlene Inouye about how the strike turned the tables on the billionaire privatizers.
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Bernie Should Oppose Nonprofit Charter Schools, Too
By calling for a ban on for-profit charter schools, Bernie Sanders has gone further than any other candidate to confront the privatization of our schools. But we can’t fully defend public schools if we let nonprofit charters off the hook.
The Teachers’ “Red for Ed” Movement Is Far From Dead
In 2018, the “Red for Ed” teachers' strike wave exploded, first in West Virginia, then in Oklahoma, Arizona, and beyond. It shook the foundations of public education and teacher unionism in America — and may play a key role in fighting COVID-19–induced education austerity in the near future.
A Working-Class History of Fighting Deportations
The US working class has a long tradition of standing up against immigrant repression. This history is a reservoir of inspiration and strategic thinking — and it can help immigrant workers and communities confront Donald Trump’s promised wave of repression.
What LA Teachers Have Already Won
The Los Angeles teachers strike is part of a growing movement of teachers that have made gains by striking. It's an example for the entire labor movement to follow.
The LA Fires Show Why Schools Must Prepare for Climate Change
The Los Angeles fires threw schools into chaos, revealing their unpreparedness for the escalating challenges of the climate crisis. Schools need comprehensive disaster preparedness systems — not last-minute plans that put students and staff at risk.
The NBA’s New Emperor
There’s a new commissioner, but professional basketball is just as exploitative as ever.
Workers Against Israel
Nothing is more crucial to the success of BDS than the movement’s relationship with organized labor.
The Legacy of Malcolm X
Malcolm X died fifty-one years ago today, just as he was moving toward revolutionary ideas that challenged oppression in all its forms.
Elite Empowerment
The neoliberal “empowerment zones” that Hillary Clinton touts have done little to alleviate urban poverty.
Houston’s Market-Driven Housing Solution Is No Triumph
Mayors of large US cities are looking to Houston for inspiration in solving their homelessness problems. But Houston’s “Housing First” policy is designed to clear the streets and buoy landlords rather than provide stable housing for all.
The Legacy of Malcolm X
Malcolm X died 53 years ago today, just as he was moving toward revolutionary ideas that challenged oppression in all its forms.
The Forgotten World of Communist Bookstores
Communist bookstores were one of the most important public spaces for radicals in twentieth century America.
We Are American Jewish Educators, and We Demand a Cease-Fire
Children are being killed by the thousands in Gaza. Both our role as educators and the Jewish values we were raised with demand that we support a cease-fire.
Selling Sunset Is a Window Into the Out-of-Control Luxury Gentrification of LA
The long-running Netflix reality show Selling Sunset often veers into the territory of Real Housewives–style drama. But it also provides a close-up look at the investor-fueled irrationalities of the luxury real estate market.
Derek Fisher Is a Bad Guy
Former Lakers star Derek Fisher is now the most parasitic of capitalists, working to rob fellow athletes of cash.
Red for Higher Ed
Tens of thousands of University of California workers are on strike today. Their message is clear: austerity and privatization are destroying education.
Elizabeth Warren’s Public Education Problem
When it comes to K-12 public education, Elizabeth Warren’s progressive credentials are weak. Educators and students deserve better.
The Olympics Are Globally Mobile. Now the Anti-Olympics Movement Is Too.
Olympic Games host cities experience increased gentrification, police surveillance, and environmental destruction. Anti-Olympics activists hosted their second transnational summit in Paris last weekend to put an end to the games’ destruction.
The Teachers’ Strike Wave Returns Home to Chicago
Chicago’s 2012 walkout inspired a national educators’ upsurge across the country. This week, the movement is set to strike again where it all began.