Opinion
The Republican Party and the big lies
July 7, 2011Modern Republicans reject every effective job plan and then blame Democrats for unemployment.
Read moreDebt-ceiling showdown: a test of sanity
July 7, 2011The so-called "debt ceiling" crisis is upon us and it's becoming a test of sanity how long it will take all reasonable people to conclude that the Republican Party has painted its teeth orange, and jumped...
Read moreFor California’s farm workers, justice delayed
July 7, 2011California Gov. Jerry Brown surprised many when he vetoed a law needed to ensure that farm workers could actually practice their rights.
Read moreChildren’s mental health and war
July 7, 2011Children of soldiers deployed in Iraq for longer times were more likely to have mental health issues than those whose parents were not.
Read moreKenneth Appelhans, fighter for working people, dies
July 6, 2011Kenneth William Appelhans, a staunch fighter for the rights of all workers, died June 29 at the age of 75.
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