Editors' Blog
Blog Soviets
Having been excluded in various small but cumulative ways from the academy (after about 15 years labor in it as a contracted lecturer), I find myself in the position where I distrust and cannot always afford to buy books in my fields of interest, and also have restricted access to library resources.
New podcast available
We want to send a shout out to the working families of Wisconsin who are standing up to the abuses of power by the Republicans who want to balance their state's budget on the backs of working people to pay for tax cuts for the rich.
President Obama’s Budget Proposal Does Not Include Social Security Cuts
From the Alliance for Retired Americans:
Video: Stephen Colbert defends Clarence Thomas against charges of conflict of interest
Check it out:
Video: Houston Police Brutality
A shocking video released last week shows four Houston police officers mercilessly beating a 15-year old burglary suspect while at least eight other officers looked on. Some kicked him repeatedly in the head and legs, others punched his torso — all while young Chad Holley was lying face down with his hands behind his head in surrender.
Jobs crisis, not a deficit crisis
Some will say the plan isn't bold enough.
New podcast episode available: Who’s Afraid of Socialism, an Interview with John Nichols
Who’s Afraid of Socialism, an Interview with John Nichols
What Marxists Should Know about the Prosperity Gospel
First and foremost, do not judge all Christians by the words of a few self-aggrandizing hucksters you see on television.
Disorderly Transformation Required in Egypt
The Amazing Egyptian Revolution, Morning, 11 Feb. 2011, 'Day of Farewell'
