Opinion

Snyder budget means more pain for Michigan workers

February 18, 2011 By John Rummel

The budget reduces business taxes by $1.8 billion. This deficit-creating proposal is made up for by increasing taxes on seniors and families by $1.7 billion.

“American Idol” makes comeback in 2011

February 18, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

After an unimpressive season last year "American Idol" is making a comeback in 2011 and many of the performances so far have been nothing short of stellar.

Stop the attack on Planned Parenthood

February 18, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

Republicans are trying to wipe out all funding for family planning, and defund Planned Parenthood entirely, in the budget bill to be voted on shortly.

An open letter to free-market patriots

February 17, 2011 By Harold Wallace

Can you be patriotic if your true and only interest comes down to corporate profit?

Black unemployment, working class unity

February 17, 2011 By Sam Webb

The 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...