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Change comes from the bottom up

January 10, 2012 By John Henry

The whole knock on President Obama not living up to his promises ignores that nothing major can be done in the U.S. political system without the support of Congress.

Bradley Manning faces life imprisonment in whistleblower case

January 10, 2012 By Zac Smith

Oklahomans are paying particular attention to the case of PFC Bradley Manning, an Oklahoma native. Hearings on his case commenced at Fort Meade, Md., last month.

The ANC at 100

January 9, 2012 By PW Editorial Board

Its centenary is surely a cause for celebration and hope for all who cherish freedom, civil rights and democracy.

“We’re unemployed and we are united!” at Take Back the Capitol

December 19, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

Those in Congress who are arrogantly playing politics with the lives of four million workers on extended unemployment compensation will not have a quiet moment.

Union women jump into fight for jobless benefits

December 16, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

The Coalition of Labor Union Women and a wide range of other women's groups are banding together to push their issues to the fore in the 2012 election.