economy
Three schools of thought on financial reform
January 15, 2010There is going to be a real problem moving ordinary people into action on any financial reform that does not a) restore their lost pensions, or b) give them back their foreclosed home.
Read moreChallenging anti-government ideas
January 13, 2010We need to show that the American people through their struggles have established the basic institutions of democratic society including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, the Postal Service, the VA, public schools and libraries, and much more....
Read moreConfronting corporate ideology in the fight for jobs
January 13, 2010The struggle for jobs must challenge ideas of "market supremacy" - downgrading everything public - and "supply side" trickle-down economics. (Part 2 of 3-part series)
Read moreJobs for America Now can be catalyst for mass action
January 13, 2010This is a solid progressive program that would turn our nation around. But a mass movement is needed to win its enactment. (Part 1 of 3-part series.)
Read moreNo need for MTA’s draconian cuts
January 13, 2010The MTA's cuts, targeting students and seniors, are even worse than past "doomsday" scenarios, but the truth is, none of these cuts are necessary.
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