We are taught that the Fourth of July is Independence Day – the day in 1776 that Americans declared their independence from Great Britain. But, there’s more to the story. Just like the U.S. today, colonial America was divided between rich and poor. In the 1700’s...
It is no surprise for workers to find out that our wallets have been getting lighter and lighter over the past few years. With the rising cost of goods, the mounting debt, and wages that won’t go up, we know that we’re working more for less. But it is still shocking...
On Friday last week, President Obama made an announcement that his administration would put an end to the deportation of young immigrants who were brought to this country as children. On the surface this seems like a move to correct a serious wrong that is being done...
Privatizing Education—Profiting Off Our Children’s Future Since 2008, K-12 education has been cut over $18 Billion in California alone. These cuts are depriving students of any sort of decent education, while making conditions harder for teachers. Meanwhile, parents,...
In the U.S., the contest for President has begun again, once again coming down to a choice between two candidates who both represent the interests of the bourgeoisie – Barack Obama, from the Democratic party, and Mitt Romney, from the Republican party. So far, this...
