Reading up on the Occupy X Protests

Starhawk pointed me to Riyanna. And mathbabe pointed me to David Graeber. If I weren't a mama, I'd be there. The times are bad, and maybe people are finally rising up.

I hope Michigan can fight off the attacks on eduction

Fred Klonsky pointed me to this video:

Creepy

The police are watching I-80 Westbound this morning. It sure doesn't look like they're watching for traffic violations. A motorcycle cop has been on the overpass near my house for over half an hour, just watching the cars. There were cop cars at the 2 entrances I passed this morning, too. And I think I saw another motorcycle cop on the left side of the freeway lanes.

I wish I knew what it's about...

What is Debt? by David Graeber

Fascinating interview. Here's my favorite bit so far:

And, I might add, if Aristotle were around today, I very much doubt he would think that the distinction between renting yourself or members of your family out to work and selling yourself or members of your family to work was more than a legal nicety. He’d probably conclude that most Americans were, for all intents and purposes, slaves.

(Thanks to Cathy aka mathbabe.)

Happy Labor Day

I'm watching a math video right now, but I hope I get a chance to watch this later today.

Mentioned by Marc Bousquet, in his 'Every Day is Labor Day' post:

Charter Schools, Hmm...

From Christian School to Charter School

Gates Foundation: What Can Big Money Do Right?

They interfere with the education system, and cause more trouble than good. But perhaps this initiative has a better chance of doing good in the world?