Author Bios

Peter McLaren is distinguished professor in critical studies, College of Educational Studies, Chapman University where he serves as co-director, The Paulo Freire Democratic Project and as international ambassador for …

Rickard Ekstedt is a Policy and Advocacy Associate at Jubilee USA Network. He is currently enrolled in a Global Affairs and Diplomacy major at Northern Virginia Community College in …

Mary Booth, PhD, is Director of the Partnership for Policy Integrity.

Gordon Clark is the Communications Director at Partnership for Policy Integrity. 

Anne Blythe is a writer at the News & Observer in Raleigh, NC.

Ian Reifowitz is In The Fray's staff blogger and the author of Obama's America: A Transformative Vision of Our National Identity.

Zornitsa Hristova is an author and contributor to Occupy.com

Sandina Robbins is a contributor to the National Radio Project.

Anna Challet is a reporter and project manager with New America Media working on issues related to young people's health.