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Poem of the week: “Allegiances” in troubled times

August 3, 2011 By John Case

As if written for today's headlines, William Stafford's poem "Allegiances" reflects that we will have to take care of each other; we will be our own protection.

Labor leaders at White House press Obama on jobs

August 3, 2011 By John Wojcik And Mark Gruenberg

Labor leaders met for more than an hour with President Obama on Tuesday, urging him to focus on jobs for the remainder of his first term.

Debt deal is bad for America

August 2, 2011 By Sam Webb

The debt deal is a bad deal for the American people and the economy.

Debt-ceiling disaster postponed – but not for long

August 1, 2011 By John Case

The threat of default may have beeb averted, but working people will lose MORE ground.

Debt-ceiling struggle: time to look deeper

July 26, 2011 By John Case

Even if a deal is struck at the last minute, or if President Obama raises the debt ceiling on his own, this controversy reveals a system in serious need of repair.