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Union membership up slightly, despite attacks

January 31, 2012 By John Wojcik

Membership in unions increased by 49,000 from 2010 to 2011, including 15.000 new members in the 16 to 24-year-old range.

Close to half of all Americans live near poverty

January 31, 2012 By PW Editorial Board

Tens of millions of families are working regularly but have little savings and are on the brink of disaster.

A “conservative solution to inequality,” or, what they really think

January 31, 2012 By Bruce Bostick

If that formulation just slapped you in the face with its open arrogance, Ferguson is just getting started.

Dresden citizens say, “Don’t privatize our hospitals!”

January 31, 2012 By Tim Steinhelfer

In what is seen as a major blow to corporate interests, over 84 percent of voters rejected privatization by voting "Ja" to retain public democratic control.

Obama’s State of the Union: combative and centrist

January 31, 2012 By PW Editorial Board

Judging by polls after the speech that showed higher approval ratings, he hit his mark.

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Union membership up slightly, despite attacks

Close to half of all Americans live near poverty

A “conservative solution to inequality,” or, what they really think

Dresden citizens say, “Don’t privatize our hospitals!”

Obama’s State of the Union: combative and centrist