Submitted by arlenegloria on Wed, 06/16/2010 - 14:55
Despite protests from students, parents and teachers, the Chicago School Board voted unanimously to allow Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman to make major changes to the system Tuesday.
The board approved Huberman's emergency budget plan, which could lead to 2,700 teacher layoffs and give district officials the power to raise class sizes to up to 35 students. Read more »
Submitted by arlenegloria on Mon, 07/05/2010 - 19:57
It's not just the low wages or the near-scientific union busting. It's the preference for poverty, the business model built on turnover, the manipulative PR. Is this really the best way to bring jobs and food to the south and west sides? --Chicago Reader
Submitted by arlenegloria on Sat, 06/26/2010 - 20:49
BEYOND PETROLEUM
By Robert C. Koehler
You couldn’t call it a dialogue. It was more like a momentary rip in the global power continuum, a spill of outrage on the stage of a major oil conference in London. Read more »
Submitted by arlenegloria on Mon, 06/21/2010 - 17:44
League of Women Voters endorses Medicare for All
June 14th 2010 – Atlanta, GA – Rededicating themselves to the fight for single-payer health care, the League of Women Voters US (LWVUS) passed a resolution with a wide majority at their national convention “to advocate strongly for bills that legislate for improved Medicare for all.” Read more »
Despite protests from students, parents and teachers, the Chicago School Board voted unanimously to allow Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman to make major changes to the system Tuesday.
I gotta give a shout-out to Ron Huberman for a masterful performance at his June 28 press conference. 
Democrats are constantly resorting to disaster messaging. Here's a description the typical situation. 
What Else You Should Know About Walmart
June 14th 2010 – Atlanta, GA – Rededicating themselves to the fight for single-payer health care, the League of Women Voters US (LWVUS) passed a resolution with a wide majority at their national convention “to advocate strongly for bills that legislate for improved Medicare for all.” 
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