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700 at rural forum demand jobs, Social Security, Medicare for all

September 30, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

More than 700 people packed the auditorium of Sequim High School to applaud angry blasts at Wall Street greed.

Occupation of Wall Street nears third week (with video)

September 29, 2011 By John Wojcik

As the Occupy Wall Street protest nears its third week, demonstrators continue their marching, picketing, and numerous acts of civil disobedience.

Labor youth summit opens in Minneapolis

September 29, 2011 By John Wojcik

The conference includes young workers, young union organizers and students, and is part of the AFL-CIO's attempts, over the last two years, to reach workers under age 35.

Protests in Spain against austerity cuts gain wide support

September 27, 2011 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

The European Union and European Central bank are forcing European nations saddled with heavy debt loads to cut public services. Spain is among them.

Dear Speaker Boehner: Really, who’s waging class warfare?

September 27, 2011 By David Cavendish

Dear Speaker Boehner, You sound perfectly content with the fact that Warren Buffett pays less in federal taxes than does his secretary.