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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Top Ten Shady Campaign Contributions of 2010 - Billy Wharton SHARE
This article examines the most offensive campaign contributions of the 2010 elections. Wall Street bought a Senator, the military industrial complex contributed in Hawaii and even BP re-appeared on the American political scene. This list is a good measure of the impact of the Citizens United case.
Top Ten Shady Campaign Contributions of 2010 - Billy Wharton SHARE
This article examines the most offensive campaign contributions of the 2010 elections. Wall Street bought a Senator, the military industrial complex contributed in Hawaii and even BP re-appeared on the American political scene. This list is a good measure of the impact of the Citizens United case.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
A Cartoon Sheep Resists SHARE
This article examines the British children's show Shaun the Sheep. The show depicts a group of crafty sheep who outfox their human owner and the supervisor dog. Valuable lessons are offered for American children who are often exposed to shows that lampoon the poor and reinforce power relations.
A Cartoon Sheep Resists SHARE
This article examines the British children's show Shaun the Sheep. The show depicts a group of crafty sheep who outfox their human owner and the supervisor dog. Valuable lessons are offered for American children who are often exposed to shows that lampoon the poor and reinforce power relations.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Cuomo the Second Tea Party Candidate - Billy Wharton SHARE
Plenty of antics on display at the New York Gubernatorial debates. However, one scary thought for progressives - both the Democratic and Republican candidates are intent on slashing the budget. Find out who resisted this agenda.
Cuomo the Second Tea Party Candidate - Billy Wharton SHARE
Plenty of antics on display at the New York Gubernatorial debates. However, one scary thought for progressives - both the Democratic and Republican candidates are intent on slashing the budget. Find out who resisted this agenda.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Beyond Columbus Day - Billy Wharton SHARE
This article argues for Italian-Americans to abandon the celebration of Columbus Day. It offers some alternative figures from history around which a new sense of Italianess can be created.
Beyond Columbus Day - Billy Wharton SHARE
This article argues for Italian-Americans to abandon the celebration of Columbus Day. It offers some alternative figures from history around which a new sense of Italianess can be created.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Free Range Children - Billy Wharton SHARE
This article examines the fate of the free range chicken alongside that of a kindergarten student in the Northeast Bronx. Who has a better ability to spread their wings?
Free Range Children - Billy Wharton SHARE
This article examines the fate of the free range chicken alongside that of a kindergarten student in the Northeast Bronx. Who has a better ability to spread their wings?
Friday, August 20, 2010
Trader Joe's Protest Produces Distracted Shopping - Billy Wharton SHARE
Find out what happens when a marching band and a group of farmworker allies set up shop in front of a greedy supermarket chain. Shopping distractions ensue as the Coalition of Immokalee Workers begins its campaign against Trader Joe's.
Trader Joe's Protest Produces Distracted Shopping - Billy Wharton SHARE
Find out what happens when a marching band and a group of farmworker allies set up shop in front of a greedy supermarket chain. Shopping distractions ensue as the Coalition of Immokalee Workers begins its campaign against Trader Joe's.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Understanding the State: New and Old - Billy Wharton SHARE
The Washington Post's Top Secret America project documents the new forms of state surveillance created after 9/11. The images are frightening. However, the old forms of state repression continue to operate. This editorial examines how new and old forms of repression work together.
Understanding the State: New and Old - Billy Wharton SHARE
The Washington Post's Top Secret America project documents the new forms of state surveillance created after 9/11. The images are frightening. However, the old forms of state repression continue to operate. This editorial examines how new and old forms of repression work together.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Interview with Cindy Sheehan SHARE
On the eve of a major Anti-war Conference in Albany, NY, Cindy Sheehan shares her thoughts with Billy Wharton on the future of the movement, the Democratic Party and the need for principled opposition to the war.
Interview with Cindy Sheehan SHARE
On the eve of a major Anti-war Conference in Albany, NY, Cindy Sheehan shares her thoughts with Billy Wharton on the future of the movement, the Democratic Party and the need for principled opposition to the war.
Monday, July 19, 2010
US Financial Reform Bill Misses the Mark - Billy Wharton SHARE
The financial reform bill drew accolades last week. But, what is really inside it? This op-ed argues that the bill will do little to curb the rouge banks that triggered the economic. Instead, it will just move the problem around to a few Federal agencies.
US Financial Reform Bill Misses the Mark - Billy Wharton SHARE
The financial reform bill drew accolades last week. But, what is really inside it? This op-ed argues that the bill will do little to curb the rouge banks that triggered the economic. Instead, it will just move the problem around to a few Federal agencies.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Green Candidate Embarks on Electoral Quest - Billy Wharton SHARE
Green Party candidate for Governor in New York State Howie Hawkins has begun a signature drive to appear on the ballot this year. Find out more about the hurdles of electoral laws and how the Greens are taking a grassroots approach.
Green Candidate Embarks on Electoral Quest - Billy Wharton SHARE
Green Party candidate for Governor in New York State Howie Hawkins has begun a signature drive to appear on the ballot this year. Find out more about the hurdles of electoral laws and how the Greens are taking a grassroots approach.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
As Mercury Soars, Con Ed Takes a Hit - Billy Wharton SHARE
New York's heat wave has stressed the energy infrastructure and exposed the private energy giant Consolidated Edison. Con Ed is the latest example of the failure of energy deregulation in New York.
As Mercury Soars, Con Ed Takes a Hit - Billy Wharton SHARE
New York's heat wave has stressed the energy infrastructure and exposed the private energy giant Consolidated Edison. Con Ed is the latest example of the failure of energy deregulation in New York.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Potato Salad Organizers on the Fourth - Billy Wharton SHARE
It takes a lot of organizing to put a picnic together. The left should keep its eyes open. You might find the next great political organizer at your local Fourth of July picnic.
Potato Salad Organizers on the Fourth - Billy Wharton SHARE
It takes a lot of organizing to put a picnic together. The left should keep its eyes open. You might find the next great political organizer at your local Fourth of July picnic.
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Friday, July 2, 2010
BP: The Case for Public Ownership - Billy Wharton SHARE
This article argues that BP should be immediately taken into public ownership. A publicly controlled BP would be able to immediately clean up and close the oil spill and spur a transition toward renewable sources of energy.
BP: The Case for Public Ownership - Billy Wharton SHARE
This article argues that BP should be immediately taken into public ownership. A publicly controlled BP would be able to immediately clean up and close the oil spill and spur a transition toward renewable sources of energy.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Going Horizontal at the U.S. Social Forum - Billy Wharton SHARE
Thousands of grassroots activists turned out for the 2010 US Social Forum. This is article documents the story of farmworkers in Florida who have chosen to use grassroots democracy as a means to win big victories against multinational food companies. Find out what happens when they go horizontal.
Going Horizontal at the U.S. Social Forum - Billy Wharton SHARE
Thousands of grassroots activists turned out for the 2010 US Social Forum. This is article documents the story of farmworkers in Florida who have chosen to use grassroots democracy as a means to win big victories against multinational food companies. Find out what happens when they go horizontal.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Racial Justice or White Reaction in Port Chester Election? - Billy Wharton SHARE
The village of Port Chester just implemented a system of cumulative voting to solve the problem of Latino representation on its Board of Trustees. Mission accomplished. However, have they also opened the door for a backlash amongst white voters?
Racial Justice or White Reaction in Port Chester Election? - Billy Wharton SHARE
The village of Port Chester just implemented a system of cumulative voting to solve the problem of Latino representation on its Board of Trustees. Mission accomplished. However, have they also opened the door for a backlash amongst white voters?
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Reds Endorse a Green at Schenectady Convention - Billy Wharton SHARE
The Socialist Party of New York State met in Schenectady this weekend for their yearly convention. The highlight of the event was the endorsement of Howie Hawkins for Governor. Hawkins is running on the Green Party line and his campaign could become site of unity for the democratic left.
Reds Endorse a Green at Schenectady Convention - Billy Wharton SHARE
The Socialist Party of New York State met in Schenectady this weekend for their yearly convention. The highlight of the event was the endorsement of Howie Hawkins for Governor. Hawkins is running on the Green Party line and his campaign could become site of unity for the democratic left.
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Friday, June 4, 2010
New York Passes Instant Runoff Voting Bill - Billy Wharton SHARE
The NY Senate has just passed an important Instant Runoff Voting pilot bill. This represents the most significant change in the state's voting system in decades. Could this be a first step in the direction of proportional representation?
New York Passes Instant Runoff Voting Bill - Billy Wharton SHARE
The NY Senate has just passed an important Instant Runoff Voting pilot bill. This represents the most significant change in the state's voting system in decades. Could this be a first step in the direction of proportional representation?
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
New Yorkers Protest Israeli Attack on Aid Boat - Billy Wharton SHARE
New Yorkers gathered today to protest against the Israeli military aggression carried out against a humanitarian aid convoy headed to Gaza. In the words of the protesters we "Ain't gonna let nobody turn us around."
New Yorkers Protest Israeli Attack on Aid Boat - Billy Wharton SHARE
New Yorkers gathered today to protest against the Israeli military aggression carried out against a humanitarian aid convoy headed to Gaza. In the words of the protesters we "Ain't gonna let nobody turn us around."
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Guggenheim Line Shows That New Yorkers Want Art - Billy Wharton SHARE
This article examines the "the Great Line" at the Guggenheim Museum on "pay what you wish day." It argues that the line proves that people want art, but are prevented from enjoying it because of cost.
Guggenheim Line Shows That New Yorkers Want Art - Billy Wharton SHARE
This article examines the "the Great Line" at the Guggenheim Museum on "pay what you wish day." It argues that the line proves that people want art, but are prevented from enjoying it because of cost.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Port Chester Experiments with Proportional Representation - Billy Wharton SHARE
This short piece examines the new proportional representation voting system being employed by the town of Port Chester. The system came about about a lawsuit was filed by the town's Spanish speaking residents.
Port Chester Experiments with Proportional Representation - Billy Wharton SHARE
This short piece examines the new proportional representation voting system being employed by the town of Port Chester. The system came about about a lawsuit was filed by the town's Spanish speaking residents.
