Opinion
Black unemployment, working class unity
February 17, 2011The 1930s slogan, "Black and white, unite and fight." is relevant today. General appeals for jobs and relief, for public works jobs and full employment measures have to be combined with targeted job creation in communities...
Read more16,000 marched on Wisconsin’s capital fighting for democracy
February 16, 2011A country's attitude toward its unions is a good measure of their attitude toward democracy - their real attitude toward true democracy.
Read moreObama’s budget tradeoffs leave vital steps missing
February 16, 2011"It's significantly less bad than the Republican budget - but it's not going to bring down unemployment in my hometown," one reporter commented at a White House press conference.
Read moreBudget cuts must be fought
February 15, 2011While far better than the GOP's right-wing wrecking ball budget, the president's budget unfortunately finds savings in cutting assistance to help poor and working people and keep them warm.
Read moreRight wing nuts are slipping in the polls
February 15, 2011Republican claims that they have an overwhelming majority mandate do not square with the polls.
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