Democrats
Bring them home, for Afghans’ future and ours
June 21, 2011As the world awaits President Obama's announcement about withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan, an intense debate is taking place within the administration about the drawdown.
Read moreCongressional Progressive Caucus launches campaign to push for jobs
June 17, 2011The "Speak out for Good Jobs Now" initiative will feature public hearings where workers will voice their concerns and ideas about the economy.
Read moreAttacks on labor end in a whimper
June 17, 2011The third big front in the right-wing Republican-business state-by-state war on workers, in Missouri, ended when the state legislature adjourned in May.
Read moreWe Are One rally targets reps who “chose CEOs over workers”
June 15, 2011In this past legislative session Representatives Fuhr and Haefner supported Wisconsin-style attacks on working families.
Read moreConnecticut becomes first state to require paid sick days
June 15, 2011A national precedent was set in Connecticut last week after lawmakers passed measures allowing paid sick days and the expansion of health care coverage.
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