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Republicans plunge nation into government shutdown

October 1, 2013 By John Wojcik

"Repeal the job-killing sequester," Richard Trumka declared. "Protect food aid for the poor. And create jobs and raise hundreds of billions of dollars to invest in our future by ending tax subsidies for outsourcing."

GOP strategy: Tune out, turn off, drop out

September 25, 2013 By PW Editorial

The antics of GOP Senator Ted Cruz are only the latest example of an effort to pull the political discourse further to the right.

Richmond takes a daring step for homeowners

September 12, 2013 By Marilyn Bechtel

After a tumultuous meeting drawing hundreds of residents, the Richmond City Council voted to continue exploring a plan to rescue underwater mortgages by using the power of eminent domain.

Iraqi union leader: “War not over for our workers”

September 12, 2013 By John Wojcik

Hassan Juma'a Awad, president of the Iraq Federation of Oil Unions, was a guest at the AFL-CIO's convention where he spoke at an event organized by U.S. Labor Against the War.

Detroit bankruptcy coming to your city next, leaders warn

September 12, 2013 By John Rummel

Detroit is the canary in the coalmine, warned speakers at a public forum on the city's bankruptcy, held this past Saturday, sponsored by Congressman John Conyers Jr.