budget crisis

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.

British workers stage massive protest against cuts

March 28, 2011 By John Millington

On the streets of London on Saturday three-quarters of a million people staged the biggest protest yet in the fightback against the Tory-led coalition's brutal cuts program.

Thousands drown out GOP at Michigan Capitol

March 18, 2011 By John Rummel

The Rally for Michigan Families was the largest and most diverse demonstration since protests against the Republican attack began here a month ago. "The Republicans could never have a rally like this," said one participant.

Attacks on public workers put women in bulls’-eye

March 16, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

Women are calling Republican budget cuts and attacks on public employees a double-barreled "war on women."

Teachers roar: We didn’t cause the budget crisis!

March 16, 2011

Thousands of Texans converged and converged again for some of the biggest labor actions in decades.