My mother was a teacher, my father was a community organizer. I come from a working class background. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes background class community
Those who are able to climb up the ladder will find ways to pull it up after them, or selectively lower it down to allow their friends, allies, and kin to scramble up. In other words: 'Who says meritocracy says oligarchy.' Chris Hayes allyclimbfind share on social
I got my start in lefty journalism as a labor reporter at 'In These Times', and it's in my blood. Chris Hayes bloodjournalismlabor Change image and share on social
I think people should be angry at things that are worthy of anger. Injustice is outrageous and deserves outrage. Chris Hayes angerangrydeserve Change image and share on social
Exeter was, I suspect, more crucial in my life than in the lives of most members of my class, and conceivably, than in the lives of almost anyone else who ever attended the school. John Knowles attendclassconceivably Change image and share on social
There are severe limitations on civil rights. In the international arena, Iran is turning into an isolated country, and the international community is becoming more hostile toward it. Moshe Katsav arenacivilcommunity Change image and share on social
Having a Congress with a more diverse educational and professional background would serve the country well. And given the budget challenges facing America today, we might benefit from a few more cold, calculating problem solvers, and fewer courtroom impresarios. John Sununu americabackgroundbenefit share on social