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Republicans’ extortion needs a resounding “No”

July 15, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

A two-part response is needed to Eric Cantor and his fellow Republicans.

Pick up the phone today

July 14, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

It's toll-free: today and tomorrow, July 14 and 15, call 1-866-251-4044 and voice your opposition to any plans to cut Social Security.

President needs to pivot back to jobs

July 11, 2011 By John Case

It is now 99 percent certain that the private economy is NOT going to cause the bad jobs numbers to change direction.

Hands off Social Security movement ignites

July 8, 2011 By John Wojcik

Lawmakers and groups representing 50 million Americans held a press conference here today demanding that Social Security cuts be taken off the deficit reduction table.

Europe and U.S. have same problem: capitalism

July 8, 2011 By Sam Webb

Major sections of capital believe the debt crisis gives them a golden opportunity to completely shift the costs of the "reproduction of labor power" to working people and break their fighting spirit.