Commentary

Morality is the key issue in the health reform battle

September 24, 2009 By Sam Stark

"Should a homeless woman or a garbage man receive the same level of health care as a corporate CEO?" Forget about "socialized medicine." Forget about "government takeover." Forget about "death panels." This is the one big...

I visit Wall Street and get Obama’s speech

September 24, 2009 By Tim Wheeler

Obama's main points:1. The rescue of the financial system was necessary.I agree with him. Wall Street and Main Street are closely linked. Now, the government's public stake in some huge bailed out banks gives it the...

The U.S. health care system: values and priorities

September 20, 2009 By Brian McAfee

The current battles over American health care system are indicative of a wider philosophical and social divide. What is at stake and what is the desired outcome of each side?

Union was in her soul

September 20, 2009 By Elena Mora

Crystal Lee Sutton, the North Carolina textile worker played by Sally Fields in the 1975 movie "Norma Rae," has died of cancer. Many have pointed to her death as another tragic example of the impact of...

Tale of two worlds

September 19, 2009 By PWW Editorial Board

At the AFL-CIO labor convention, teabaggers, birthers and other haters seem a world away. Firefighters, ironworkers, teachers and office professionals all took the floor making the case for a labor movement fully engaged on fighting for...