Failed DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee: Continues to Bash teachers
I'm a Democrat because I believe in the party's basic principles, particularly the idea that we have to look after one another and stand up for those who need help.
I believe in fighting for the civil rights of all Americans, especially children and those facing injustices. That's why I was heartened to see Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel advocating for the rights of kids in his standoff with the Chicago Teachers Union.
Although his stance made perfect sense to me, it surprised many political observers. After all, Emanuel is a favorite within the Democratic Party, and teachers unions have long been allied with the party.
Emanuel went head to head with the union to get a better contract for the city's schoolchildren.
In the process, he underscored a transformation in the Democratic Party.
Increasingly, those who side with unions at any cost appear to be in the minority, while more
I believe in fighting for the civil rights of all Americans, especially children and those facing injustices. That's why I was heartened to see Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel advocating for the rights of kids in his standoff with the Chicago Teachers Union.
Although his stance made perfect sense to me, it surprised many political observers. After all, Emanuel is a favorite within the Democratic Party, and teachers unions have long been allied with the party.
Emanuel went head to head with the union to get a better contract for the city's schoolchildren.
In the process, he underscored a transformation in the Democratic Party.
Increasingly, those who side with unions at any cost appear to be in the minority, while more