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It’s official: Top 1% doubled their share of nation’s income

October 26, 2011 By John Wojcik

The Congressional Budget Office said in a new report this week what the labor movement and its allies have been saying all along.

Troops coming home from Iraq – can Afghanistan be next?

October 25, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

As important as the troop withdrawal is what happens to them after they leave. Will they go now to Afghanistan? Will they serve in some other location abroad?

GOP votes to keep teachers and first responders unemployed

October 21, 2011 By John Wojcik

Twice in less than two weeks now, the GOP has killed attempts to put Americans back to work.

In Virginia, North Carolina, President Obama touts jobs bill

October 20, 2011 By Teresa Albano

Winding up a two-state tour this week, President Barack Obama stumped throughout North Carolina and Virginia, campaign-style, to rally support for the American Jobs Act.

Occupy Chicago fills the jail with inspiration and solidarity

October 20, 2011 By John Bachtell

On Oct. 15, I was one of the 200 occupiers who were arrested standing up for free speech and assembly and against corporate greed, after Occupy Chicago attempted to establish an encampment at the edge of...