economy
Debt deal: Time for diplomacy is over
August 4, 2011The Republicans are no ordinary opposition party with whom the Democrats can have amicable differences. They are racist, anti-labor, anti-democratic extremists, beholden to fascist-minded billionaires.
Read morePoem of the week: “Allegiances” in troubled times
August 3, 2011As if written for today's headlines, William Stafford's poem "Allegiances" reflects that we will have to take care of each other; we will be our own protection.
Read moreLabor leaders at White House press Obama on jobs
August 3, 2011Labor leaders met for more than an hour with President Obama on Tuesday, urging him to focus on jobs for the remainder of his first term.
Read moreDemocracy by appointment only
August 3, 2011Eighty-year old Jan Sanders, a well known Democratic Party activist, went up to the senator's office, but found it locked.
Read moreJobs with Justice: Now more than ever
August 2, 2011Jobs with Justice enters its 25th year facing incredible challenges. In the wake of the just agreed to debt ceiling fight the whole working class faces even greater attack and pain.
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