CommonWealth Magazine

Liam Kerr

Organizer / Co-founded, Priorities for Progress / WelcomePAC

Stories by Liam Kerr

If Dems lose the House, Sen. Warren may be to blame

Unnecessary progressive primary challenges could prove costly

Our democratic institutions are failing voters

Too many are going to the polls with no idea who is running for office

An eyewitness view of school segregation — in Needham

Massachusetts needs to confront the reality of racial segregation

Mass. teachers union has become a reckless voice

‘More state money, no tests’ becoming a tired battle cry

‘Bernie Bros’ not helping Democratic cause

Time for candidate to clamp down on his supporters' divisive behavior

Mass. Teachers’ short-sighted talk of raiding rainy day fund

Union president’s comments are irresponsible

Boston teachers union attack fires blanks

Tying DFER to Trump is lame substitute for actually addressing excess pool issue

Real Democrats support charter schools

For Obama and progressive Dems, it's about expanding opportunity

Deval Patrick’s education legacy

Holyoke receivership a bold sign of former governor’s lasting impact

Let’s think smart

A Boston Olympics would cost too much and distract from pressing priorities.

California tenure case a win for students

Court ruling is civil rights victory for equal education