Earlier this week Tom Diaz noticed something that I had overlooked with regard to the ongoing legal...
Will Setting New Education Standards Help?
After a year of working, a panel of educators released a set of proposed common academic standards...
Deadlines, Lost Dogs, Book Launches & Many, Many Student Papers
The combination of the above has reduced me to a quivering puddle of exhaustion. (Particularly the...
An Alternative for LWOP Kids and Other Lawbreaking Juvies
On Monday, the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy released at new report that looks...
Greg Boyle’s Book Party – Jesse Katz – And Venice H.S. Students
Three last minute event notices. Tuesday, March 9, is the release date for Greg Boyle’s new...
The Writer, Chapter 3 – by Dennis Danziger
Here’s the newest chapter in the tale of Venice High School teacher, Dennis Danziger, and his...
Why The Hurt Locker Deserved to Win
I am one of those who would have been shouting in an undignified manner at the TV tonight if...
Obama Admin 2 CA Schools: No $$ Until U Make Changes!
The list of the Race to the Top recipients came out just as students and faculty all over the state...
Artists for Equality
Here’s how the organizers explain what sounds like a terrific art show that features eclectic...
The Detecive, the Witness, the Files and the Firing
Read this story by Joel Rubin about the LAPD detective who leaked confidential files to an attorney...
Arrest, Anger And Action At Pershing Square Rally
name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> One more March 4, report: Holly Butcher and Irini Connerton of...
March 4—the Day of Action – ONGOING UPDATES
For a good overall round-up of the SoCal March 4 protests and demonstrations, check out Neon...
Carmen Trutanich and the Million $$ Bail
Well, I’m glad someone has written about it. Tim Rutten calls it government by tantrum...
Chelsea King, Lawbreaking Kids…& Tragically Unequal Justice
I just read the AP’s story on 30-year-old John Albert Gardner III, the 30-year-old convicted...
Chief Justice Roberts Rules Gay Marriage Law OK in D.C.
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has had a very busy day. First the high profile gun...
Jerry Announces
name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> When one listens to a lot of politicians and lawmakers, both...
Obama’s Newest $900 Million Education Challenge
name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> Yesterday, Barack Obama and his Education Secretary Arne...
Gun Rights, the Supremes and What it Means to CA – UPDATED
Today, Tuesday, the US Supreme Court will take up another landmark case with regard to the issue of...