budget crisis

Global protests say: Cut military spending, fund human needs

April 14, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Stephanie Miyashiro, her voice brimming with emotion, said, "What grieves me most about what's going on is that I think some of our friends are going to die."

Thousands at Michigan Capitol: We are the people

April 13, 2011 By John Rummel

A cross-section of the people's movement poured into the Michigan Capitol grounds today with this message: "We are the people - protect us, not the CEOs."

Social Security and Medicare cutters, back off

April 12, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

Your senators and representative in Washington need to hear from you on this.

Fair taxation requires more brackets at the top

April 7, 2011 By Mazher Ali

Some of the most affluent Americans actually pay lower effective tax rates than many middle class Americans.

Budget showdown outrage

April 6, 2011 By John Case

The Republicans are playing a dangerous game, and anyone who thinks it's "all under control" should consider consuming a stiff drink as soon as possible.