Opinion

Heroes saved television

November 10, 2011 By Blake Skylar

This was a show about ordinary people who suddenly learned they had great gifts. It was about the idea that everyday people could do something to make the world a better place.

Why it’s important for you to defend marriage equality

November 10, 2011 By Michael Leonard

Same-sex marriage is legal in only eight jurisdictions: seven states and the District of Columbia. By next year that number could sink to six jurisdictions.

Labor-community power thwarts GOP-corporate agenda

November 9, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

The Nov. 8 elections were a nationwide victory for the 99% over the narrow agenda of the billionaire, far-right 1%!

GOP’s empty rhetoric on Obama’s immigration record

November 8, 2011 By Matias Ramos

A record 400,000 people are being deported each year under Obama, who took a minor step to protect immigrants. Now Republicans are accusing him of treason.

Large asteroid to sail past Earth today

November 8, 2011 By Blake Skylar

The space rock is about 1,300 feet across in size. And while it will pose no apocalyptic threat, it will notably be closer to the world than the moon.