It's nice to see West Virginia getting some love in the national media for its historic and victorious teachers' strike.
Here's just a sampling of coverage of the spreading ripples of the WV victory:
NY Times: "Thousands of teachers in Oklahoma and Kentucky walked off the job Monday morning, shutting down school districts as they protested cuts in pay, benefits and school funding in a movement that has spread rapidly since igniting in West Virginia this year."
Washington Post: "The demonstrations were inspired by West Virginia, where teachers walked out for nine days earlier this year and won a 5 percent increase in pay. Teachers in Arizona are now considering a strike over their demands for a 20 percent salary increase."
LA Times: "The fire started in West Virginia..."
NPR: "This wave of teacher-led actions around the country was kicked off when teachers in West Virginia emerged victorious from a nearly two-week strike earlier this month."
I really hope our state started a fire that ignites labor militant labor action all over the country.
It's way past time.
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April 03, 2018
August 06, 2017
Three for the road
If you're trying to make sense of WV Governor Jim Justice's high profile party switch and what that means for WV, good luck--and you're in good company. Here's some basic reporting by Brad McEllhenny of WV MetroNews. And I think the Gazette-Mail's Phil Kabler hit most of the right notes with his column.
If you are up for some more amusing WV related news, check out this item from Vanity Fair that talks about the WV ACLU's hilarious brief about coal baron Bob Murray, who made good on his threat to sue Comedy Central's John Oliver after somewhat less than reverent treatment on the tube. Giant Squirrel fans, you're going to love it.
Finally, it looks like Christianity minus the whole Jesus thing is alive and well in the USA. Sad.
If you are up for some more amusing WV related news, check out this item from Vanity Fair that talks about the WV ACLU's hilarious brief about coal baron Bob Murray, who made good on his threat to sue Comedy Central's John Oliver after somewhat less than reverent treatment on the tube. Giant Squirrel fans, you're going to love it.
Finally, it looks like Christianity minus the whole Jesus thing is alive and well in the USA. Sad.
October 05, 2015
WV in the news
It's been kind of a big news day for West Virginia. Here's my pick of what 's interesting:
FIRST, on the Don Blankenship trial, here's the latest.
SECOND, on the Republican-led effort to drive down wages in WV, read more here.
THIRD, for a look at images from the coalfields, click here.
FOURTH, for an interesting view from the Washington Post on the WV political climate, click here.
FIRST, on the Don Blankenship trial, here's the latest.
SECOND, on the Republican-led effort to drive down wages in WV, read more here.
THIRD, for a look at images from the coalfields, click here.
FOURTH, for an interesting view from the Washington Post on the WV political climate, click here.
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