Tag: OWS
Flint and the Myth of American Exceptionalism
“I remember when they built cars in Flint and you couldn’t drink the water in Mexico” – Flint resident The reality is setting in that
The Flint Crisis is Not Just About the Water. It’s About Poverty.
The Detroit News ran an editorial this week titled ‘Cooperate for Flint’s Future’, in which the board makes the case that Michigan and the
Why It’s Time to Move On To Bernie
There's no doubt the Clintons have left their mark on Democratic politics, but it's time to close the book on their era. MoveOn's endorsement of
Building a Truly Global Platform
We are all living a unique moment for humanity. The future of democracy and self-governance will be decided in our generation.
1 week, 2 victories
When it rains, it pours! This week began with the surprising news that U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan is initiating a process
99%: The Occupy Wall Street Collaborative Film
As the two-year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street nears, I have to admit I’m getting excited about the launch of this film. I’ve
On The Streets of Istanbul
There’s something happening here. It’s unpredictable. It’s chaotic. It’s raw and imperfect. It’s growing. About to
My Trip to the 2013 OECD Forum on Jobs, Equality & Trust
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Lawrence Lessig on How to End Corruption & Restore the Republic
Professor Lawrence Lessig, of Harvard Law School, has a plan to end political corruption in the U.S. What do you think?
Upping the Big Banks Ante
I spent this afternoon bearing witness to the banking regulators’ best-kept secret: public hearings. YES, open to the public. The problem