Art Perlo
LATEST ARTICLES BY Art Perlo
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A quiet Wall Street coup d’état pulled off in Connecticut
January 29, 2018The most immediate priority is to urge the repeal of the bond lock, before it goes into effect in May.
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Summer jobs are one way to stem youth violence
August 16, 2017“14-year-old boy killed by gunfire.” “Youth employment program hit by state funding cuts.” These headlines are not separate stories.
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To fix state budgets, tax the rich!
July 14, 2017Connecticut’s budget shortfall is projected at about $2 billion per year. Yet, the wealthiest residents face a lower effective tax rate than the rest of us.
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Resistance at Yale inspires unity for worker rights
May 19, 2017The fast by Yale graduate teachers in Unite Here Local 33 will enter its 27th day.
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Hunger strikers expose Yale-Trump axis
May 9, 2017The graduate workers’ courageous stand for democratic rights and union rights is inspiring widespread support as part of the national resistance against Trump's anti-worker policies.
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Resistiendo a las deportaciones: La nueva ley del esclavo fugitivo de Trump
March 8, 2017No, la situación no es idéntica a la de 1850. Pero los paralelos son notables.
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Resisting the deportations: Trump’s modern-day Fugitive Slave Act
February 23, 2017In 1850, the federal government ordered states to deport “illegals.” Back then it was fugitive slaves; today it is undocumented immigrants.
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Halloween “treats” included voter registration forms
November 1, 2016Halloween here in Connecticut was a great opportunity to meet and talk with neighbors.
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