The Obvious Answer to Homelessness
The Atlantic
And why everyone’s ignoring it
There’s a Reason There Aren’t Enough Teachers in America. Many Reasons, Actually.
The New York Times
Teachers are not only burnt out and undercompensated, they are also demoralized. They are being asked to do things in the name of teaching that they believe are mis-educational and harmful to students and the profession.
‘This Is Big’: Oregon Gov. Commutes Death Sentences, Dismantles State Execution Chamber
Common Dreams
"Justice is not advanced by taking a life, and the state should not be in the business of executing people," said Gov. Kate Brown.
Biden Is Still Refusing To Give Railworkers Paid Sick Leave
Jacobin
If he wanted to, Joe Biden could give railworkers the sick days they’re seeking without any need for Senate approval. He is choosing not to.
Climate Struggle
Radical Philosophy
"The way for the climate movement to start winning is to treat climate change as a class struggle" is how reviewer Williams characterizes this book's main argument.
Illinois Workers’ Rights Amendment Sets New Bar for State Worker Power Policy
Economic Policy Institute
Other state legislatures should seize the moment to advance worker, racial, and gender justice in 2023
Global Left Midweek – December 14, 2022
Portside
Rage in Peru and Iran, and new takes on socialism
Friday Nite Videos -- November 21, 2014
Portside
President Obama: Fixing Immigration. The Browning of America. The Case for Napping at Work. Cuban Music in the Streets. Documentary: The Other Side of Immigration.
The Case for Napping at Work
Most Americans don't get enough sleep. People are exhausted. It's time for a wake-up call. It's time to embrace the office nap.
Cuban Music in the Streets
Walking along Trinidad streets, in Cuba, Armando Flores found this little band, giving away their art to the wind. And there's many more like them in the island. Enjoy.
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