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Chicago and the Psychology of Teacher Bashing
Teachers have consistently called for more resources. But Chicago school officials have bought into a reform agenda that dismisses concerns about inadequate student support. Schools don't need better resources. …
Striking Neoliberalism in Chicago
Under a new assessment system that strongly ties teacher evaluations to student test scores, the city is threatening to put
Filmmaker Dennis Trainor on “American Autumn: An Occudoc”
Filmmaker Dennis Trainor Jr. on his new film and the challenges facing the Occupy movement.
Investigative Journalist Craig Unger on the Continuing Power of Karl Rove
If you want to see the personification of how the Citizens United decision is playing out in this campaign, look no further than Karl Rove.
Could Pennsylvania Voter ID Law Help Romney Win Race? Up to 1 Million Voters Face Disenfranchisement
At least one Republican politician, Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Mike Turzai, has already boasted that the new voter ID law will help Mitt Romney win the state.
Quo Vadis Occupy? Mic Check on the State of the Revolution
One year on, organizers have dusted off, steeled their resolve and begun a series of projects, affiliations and organizing drives that plan to transform the electricity of the occupations …
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House Republicans Plan Two Month Vacation, Leaving Key Bills Awaiting Action
House Republican Leader Eric Cantor announced Friday that after next week, the House will stand in recess until November 13.
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Occupy Your Victories: Occupy Wall Street’s First Anniversary
A year is an almost ridiculous measure of time for much of what matters: at one year old, Georgia O'Keeffe was not a great painter, and Bessie Smith wasn't …
How Coal Brought Us Democracy, and Oil Ended It: Lessons From the New Book “Carbon Democracy”
Long before politicians mewled helplessly about the power of u201cBig Oilu201d, carbon-based fuels were shaping our very political, legal, intellectual, and physical structures.
Administration Asks Appeals Court for Stay on Indefinite Detention Ban, Triggers Constitutional Showdown
The Justice Department sent a letter to Forrest and the 2nd Circuit late Friday night informing them that at 9 a.m. Monday the Obama administration would ask the 2nd …