Opinion

Elouise Cobell, leader of landmark Native American lawsuit, dies at 65

October 19, 2011 By David Bender

Cobell is especially honored for her role as the lead plaintiff in a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit charging the U.S. government with cheating Native Americans.

An appreciation for Wangari Maathai, the leopard of Kenya

October 19, 2011 By Nick Bart

Wangari Maathai, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her leadership in Kenya's Green Belt Movement, died Sept. 25, 2011.

Occupy Wall Street is the voice of America

October 18, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

It's no surprise that Republicans, right-wing think tanks, corporate moguls and, of course, Wall Street execs and CEO's are worried sick about Occupy Wall Street.

Capitalism and unemployment

October 17, 2011 By Art Perlo

Mass unemployment has been a feature of capitalism since it emerged as the dominant social system in 17th century England and spread throughout the world.

The power of the 99%

October 14, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

A new social movement is rising up in our country out of years of outrage, heartbreak, pain and anger at trying to make ends meet while CEOs and billionaires whistle all the way to the bank.