Government

Republicans show government shutdown is their aim

April 6, 2011 By John Wojcik

Republicans are exposing their determination to force a government shutdown, regardless of any Democratic concessions.

Miami labor sees recall as “democracy for sale”

March 15, 2011 By Dan Margolis

MIAMI - According to polls, Miami-Dade County residents will likely recall both the mayor and a county commissioner. But not everyone - especially not labor - is excited.

Facing benefit cutoff, jobless “99ers” organize

February 7, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

Activists note official unemployment in Connecticut has more than doubled to about 170,000 since 2007, with no sign of improvement. It's a crisis for the entire state and demands emergency attention, they say.

Egyptian workers form independent union coalition

February 4, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Egyptian workers, suppressed by a government-sponsored and government-run labor federation, have broken away to form their own independent unions and federation and join the popular protests against President Hosni Mubarak's dictatorial rule.

The national debt: Another path is possible!

January 27, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Making major cuts in military spending could not only make a major dent in the national debt, but would also save many lives and put our country on the road to a new international policy of...