economy
Unemployment, the November elections and the left
March 23, 2010What I'd like to see: more progressive candidates challenging the Blue Dogs and Republicans this fall, and a radical left-democratic national electoral agenda.
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Baltimore workers rally for jobs
March 23, 2010BALTIMORE, Md. - Chanting "What do we want? Jobs. When do we want them? Now," a crowd of 300 union members and their community allies rallied in the rain at City Hall Mar. 22 to support...
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Krugman’s attack on China
March 18, 2010We must find the mix of policies that accommodates rising incomes for both Chinese and American workers - a trade war with China is no answer.
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Rich get richer; Working families feeling the pinch
March 17, 2010The rich are getting richer, and they are paying fewer taxes.
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Women leaders call for urgent action on Illinois budget crisis
March 16, 2010More than 200 women leaders call for a "sensible" tax rate to overcome budget crisis of "epic proportions."
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