Opinion

Tony Kushner CUNY degree struggle: Symptom of nationwide problem

May 9, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

Tonight the executive board of the trustees of the City University of New York will reportedly meet and reverse a decision to table and potentially deny playwright Tony Kushner an honorary doctorate from John Jay College.

Victory Day celebrated abroad

May 9, 2011

Here in the U.S. May 8th is called "Victory in Europe" day. We should celebrate it more than we do.

Wall Street doesn’t know what “enough” means

May 9, 2011 By Sam Webb

As the lords of finance are showing us, in the present era of capitalist development even small victories on the progressive side of the ledger are never secure.

Trapped in history: “Cave of Forgotten Dreams”

May 9, 2011 By Dan Margolis

In "Cave of Forgotten Dreams," Herzog adds a sometimes absurd, but always human, touch.

Rage rocker Morello: “This is a union town” (with video)

May 6, 2011 By Blake Skylar

Tom Morello's solo act saw his return to political activism through music after a year of playing with apolitical rock band Audioslave.