It's been longer than usual since I've posted, which might lead you to think that I have some new photos to share - I don't. I do however, have something else to share, which is an article that I wrote recently for a new website here at the LSE. Read the article here:
A New Labor Movement For The USA
For some reason, whenever I leave the states, I pay significantly more attention to American politics than I do while at home. What's more, even if I'm away I never pay attention to state level politics - I know, its bad, but I just don't for some reason. All of this changed over the past two months when I got completely caught up in everything that's been happening in Wisconsin. Most of my interest developed out of a severe disgust for the way events went down in regards to Governor Walker's proposed budget legislation. And while half of me was disgusted (and still am) the other half felt hugely inspired by the collective consciousness that was on display in Madison for all those weeks. Protests of that level are something you simply don't see in America these days - I can't remember the last time something caused this much stir. Fortunately as of last Friday the 18th, the bill has been suspended by a Wisconsin Judge due to its violation of the state's open meetings law. I view this as a temporary victory for state workers but continued pressure is definitely needed.
The Wisconsin legislation is not an isolated occurrence, with similar trends cropping up in many other states and at the national level.
As a final thought in regards to these issues at the national level, I'll leave you with Robert Reich's views on the subject:
The Republicans' Big Lies About Jobs (And Why Obama Must Repudiate Them)
A New Labor Movement For The USA
For some reason, whenever I leave the states, I pay significantly more attention to American politics than I do while at home. What's more, even if I'm away I never pay attention to state level politics - I know, its bad, but I just don't for some reason. All of this changed over the past two months when I got completely caught up in everything that's been happening in Wisconsin. Most of my interest developed out of a severe disgust for the way events went down in regards to Governor Walker's proposed budget legislation. And while half of me was disgusted (and still am) the other half felt hugely inspired by the collective consciousness that was on display in Madison for all those weeks. Protests of that level are something you simply don't see in America these days - I can't remember the last time something caused this much stir. Fortunately as of last Friday the 18th, the bill has been suspended by a Wisconsin Judge due to its violation of the state's open meetings law. I view this as a temporary victory for state workers but continued pressure is definitely needed.
The Wisconsin legislation is not an isolated occurrence, with similar trends cropping up in many other states and at the national level.
As a final thought in regards to these issues at the national level, I'll leave you with Robert Reich's views on the subject:
The Republicans' Big Lies About Jobs (And Why Obama Must Repudiate Them)
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