Barbara Lee Gets It
But why isn't there more anti-war activity from progressives? There should be.
Real Change is Complicated and Messy
Progressives who criticize Occupy must offer real alternatives.
Sex, Advertising, and the East Bay Express
From time to time we are asked about our paper's attitude toward sex and advertisements in our paper. This is a good question that deserves an answer in our Sex Issue.
Apple's Dirty Money
The iPhone and iPad maker pockets billions in profits while exploiting workers. And like the rest of the One Percent, it won't take responsibility for its actions.
Big Business Wants to Hide Political Contributions
CalPERS is right to stand up to the One Percent.
The Forgotten King
Few people remember that the Civil Rights leader believed social change only happens in the context of community.
The Air Jordan Frenzy
Who is really at fault for the overwhelming corporate messaging in our society?
Three Important Lessons of the Occupy Movement
The youth movement is back, the elite have damaged democracy, and always carry a camera.
A Commitment to Principles
Even those uncomfortable with Mormon institutions should appreciate BYU's suspension of star basketball player Brandon Davies.
Mehserle Sentence is an Insult to the Black Community
The judge's ruling and words from the bench are a travesty that will not be forgotten by African Americans.
Why Torture Still Matters
The latest WikiLeaks revelations should shine a spotlight back on US-sanctioned torture and its corrosive effect on our society. So why haven't they?
NUHW Vote Is a Bloody Nose for the Labor Left
Workers at Kaiser give the Bay Area's ingrown left a wakeup call that it should heed.
Laundry Workers Rally Amid Discord
At Oakland's Aramark plant, workers dues have been sucked into a dispute between unions.
A Challenge to UC Berkeley's Senior Faculty
Amidst the economic challenges state universities are facing, now would be a good time to reform the training of new professors.
We're Hardwired to be Good
New research suggests that empathetic interconnectedness is our nature.