Commentary

Double-header for Labor Day

September 8, 2009 By PWW Editorial Board

On Labor Day, the working people of the U.S. and all their allies stand poised to win two historic battles — one that ends the national shame of 50 million people living without health insurance, and...

McCain wins White House!

September 3, 2009 By John Wojcik

A year ago on Labor Day, the nightmare scenario described in the headline above was still a real possibility. Labor and its allies went on to make sure that something quite different unfolded, but what if...

Obama needs a little help from his friends

September 1, 2009 By Sam Webb

I read too many analysts these days that say that the passage of real health care reform rests largely on President Obama’s shoulders.

On the passing of two “lions”

August 30, 2009 By Sam Webb

Two “lions” died last week. One was known, adored by millions, and a life-long Democrat. Born to a privileged life, he could have done anything, including choosing a life of relative leisure. Instead, he turned into...