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“Thank God for the union”: Labor leads on community aid

January 14, 2011 By Tony Pecinovsky

With the increased attacks on unions from the right wing, it's more important than ever to note just how much organized labor does for the community.

The GOP attack on NPR

January 14, 2011 By Vivian Weinstein

The Republicans' main interest in the NPR fights is to destroy this nation's only democratically controlled media.

This is a heat wave, at least in the long term

January 13, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Unfortunately, the Republican Party, especially its Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin / tea party section, either doesn't believe or refuses to believe the truth about climate change.

Unions mount a big push against the Senate filibuster

January 13, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Labor and progressive organizations say it is essential to end procedures that have allowed a Republican minority in that body to stall or kill a wide array of progressive legislation.

Blue Shield rate hike sparks calls for regulation

January 13, 2011

With Blue Shield threatening to jack premiums 59 percent, consumers, elected officials and others are demanding legislation to control outrageous insurance rate hikes.