AltWeeklies Wire
The Real Martin Luther King Jr.new
Our society has whitewashed the civil rights leader’s life and deeds. On Monday, we should remember his dream of beloved community and his commitment to activism.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
01-15-2014 |
Commentary
Let Them Eat Cakenew
The shocking role of the San Francisco Chronicle and the Bay Area News Group in the BART dispute.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
10-29-2013 |
Media
Barbara Lee Gets Itnew
But why isn't there more anti-war activity from progressives? There should be.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
03-31-2012 |
Commentary
Apple's Dirty Moneynew
The iPhone and iPad maker pockets billions in profits while exploiting workers. And like the rest of the One Percent, it won't take responsibility for its actions.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
03-08-2012 |
Business & Labor
Real Change is Complicated and Messynew
Progressives who criticize Occupy must offer real alternatives.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
02-15-2012 |
#OCCUPY
Tags: #OCCUPY, Occupy Oakland
Big Business Wants to Hide Political Contributionsnew
CalPERS is right to stand up to the One Percent.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
02-09-2012 |
Politics
Tags: CalPERS, Citizens United
The Air Jordan Frenzynew
Who is really at fault for the overwhelming corporate messaging in our society?
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
01-06-2012 |
Culture
Three Important Lessons of the Occupy Movementnew
The youth movement is back, the elite have damaged democracy, and always carry a camera.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
12-02-2011 |
#OCCUPY
A Moral Stance in a Public Placenew
Wall Street occupiers deserve our support.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
10-17-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Two Winners in the Barry Bonds Trialnew
The jury system and our freedoms prevail.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
04-25-2011 |
Commentary
A Commitment to Principlesnew
Even those uncomfortable with Mormon institutions should appreciate BYU's suspension of star basketball player Brandon Davies.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
03-10-2011 |
Sports
Can California's Community Colleges Weather the Economic Storm?new
While those in the system figure out how to weather this year's cuts, they anticipate fearsome funding cuts in next year's budget and beyond. But money for community colleges should be structured in much the same way that unemployment insurance is supposed to work, so that it is there when it is needed most -- like it is today.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
09-23-2009 |
Education
'Localist Movements in a Global Economy' Explores Localism's Meaning, Potential and Challengesnew
David Hess has marshaled the intellectual arguments for localism using history, present success stories, and economic arguments. It is precisely in answering questions from friends and enemies that Hess' book is important.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
09-09-2009 |
Nonfiction
Economic Sociology is the Fastest-Growing Field in Sociologynew
Like out-of-control Godzillas, financial markets have become monsters that eat everything. Why do they do this, and how can they be controlled? Sociologists want to know.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
08-26-2009 |
Economy
The Fuzziness of Human Rightsnew
On the anniversary of its legal birth, the concept is losing its interpretive luster.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
03-04-2009 |
Commentary
