Opinion

                
  • Beyond the landslide

    Beyond the landslide

    July 11, 2008

    The candidacy of Barack Obama for president of the United States is a long stride forward toward throwing off the last vestiges of the slaveocracy. The power and strength of the rank and file upsurge is...

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  • Letters: July 5

    Letters: July 5

    July 4, 2008

    Gentrification I just read Pepe Lozano’s article “Chicago gentrification is a global issue” (pww.org 11/14/2006). I’m a college student, and I recently moved into the Pilsen neighborhood. Prior to moving into the neighborhood, I was becoming...

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  • Struggles and fireworks

    Struggles and fireworks

    July 4, 2008

    It’s that time of year when Americans of all cultures and creeds take the day off (if they can) to barbecue, watch fireworks and maybe drink a few beers or soft drinks. It’s the Fourth of...

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  • Landslide in Congress too

    Landslide in Congress too

    July 4, 2008

    This is not a good year to be running for election or reelection to the U.S. House or Senate as a Republican. George W. Bush’s approval ratings are at record lows, the economy is in the...

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  • Oil dreams

    Oil dreams

    July 2, 2008

    The price of oil spiking at the same time credit is falling is one of capitalism’s most musical cacophonies!

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