Budget Cuts

GOP wages war vs. local government

February 25, 2010 By Eric Brooks

In Indiana, GOP Gov. Mitch Daniels is waging war on local communities.

NYC students on Facebook, in the street over MTA cuts

January 8, 2010 By Dan Margolis

Public high school students, as well as teachers and parents, are organizing in new ways against a proposalto take away free-and reduced-price Metrocards currently issued to students.

Protests continue vs. cuts in Calif.’s public higher education

December 17, 2009 By Marilyn Bechtel

Despite looming finals and the oncoming holidays, students, staff and faculty at California's public colleges and universities continue to protest.

NYC transit cuts: byproduct of giveaways to the rich

December 16, 2009 By Dan Margolis

Once again, city straphangers are being threatened by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Rally rejects Governor Rell’s budget cuts

December 16, 2009 By Joelle Fishman

Hundreds rallied on Tuesday at the state capitol to angrily protest Gov. Rell's latest proposed budget cuts.