Coney Island Exposed America’s Spirit

Posted February 27, 2015 by Randy Shaw

There may be no five-mile area in the United States that better captures the nation’s democratic spirit than New York City’s Coney Island. Coney Island came to symbolize America’s working-class dreams, growing ethnic and racial diversity, love of amusement, and
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The Kai Eckhardt Band and The Oon Band with Ariane Cap and Paul Hanson

Posted February 27, 2015 by E. ”Doc” Smith

Kai Eckhardt is best known for his work with John McLaughlin, Torsten de Winkel, Billy Cobham and Garaj Mahal, the band he co-founded. Kai is known for his lightning fast chordal slap style abilities, and for his unique combination of
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JUDY COLLINS: THE LEGENDARY GRAMMY WINNER AND OSCAR NOMINEE PLUS RECORDING ARTIST

Posted February 27, 2015 by Buzzin’ Lee Hartgrave

Judy Collins appearance is at the Famed Venetian Room this weekend. She is know over the years for “A Little Night Music”, “Into the Woods,” “Company” and Follies.” Oh, and she is also famed for “West Side Story” – plus
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To the Editor…

Posted February 26, 2015 by Beyond Chron

Subject: How Coney Island Defined America In 1941 a remarkable history of Coney Island was published, titled Sodom By The Sea. I look forward to reading Randy Shaw’s recommendation to learn what new material has been presented. I lived and
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As Paychecks Dwindle, Adjuncts Hold National Day of Action

Posted February 26, 2015 by Deirdre Fulton

‘Adjuncts get by on a shoestring,’ says one such professor. ‘It shouldn’t be this hard.’ Adjunct faculty from colleges and universities around the country are holding teach-ins and rallies—and some will walk off the job—on Wednesday, demanding fair pay and
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“Chavez Ravine”: A Tale of Ongoing Urban Removal

Posted February 26, 2015 by Jimmy Franco Sr.

The play “Chavez Ravine” is once again being performed by the Latino-based theatrical group Culture Clash. This live theatrical performance provides a great historical snapshot and artistic depiction of 1950’s Los Angeles and particularly its portrayal of one of the
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10 Steps Toward a More Equal California

Posted February 25, 2015 by Judith Lewis Mernit

As our “State of Equality” series has documented, economic inequality poses a grave threat to California’s future. But conditions would be far worse were it not for the progress made by determined activists, community leaders and lawmakers. In the last
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Open Textbooks: The Billion Dollar Solution

Posted February 25, 2015 by Student PIRGS

According to the College Board, the average undergraduate student should budget between $1,200 and $1,300 for textbooks and supplies each year. That’s as much as 40% of tuition at a two-year community college and 13% at a four-year public institution.
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