Obama

Rallies demand strong health care bill

January 28, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel

On the eve of President Obama's first State of the Union address, people in over 130 communities around the country rallied at Congressional offices Jan. 26.

Labor backs president’s emphasis on jobs

January 28, 2010 By John Wojcik

Union leaders reacting last night and today to President Obama's State of the Union address praised his emphasis on job creation.

In Obama’s hometown, people still believe

January 27, 2010 By Teresa Albano

CHICAGO—It's just another cold day in the Windy City. People are going to work and school, picking up groceries, or putting in their application for help to pay their heating bill.

Senate defeats deficit commission

January 27, 2010 By John Wojcik

Labor and progressive groups scored a victory yesterday with the defeat of the undemocratic deficit commission in the Senate.

Health care: Keep the pressure on

January 27, 2010 By PW Editorial Board

Bravo to the health care activists who are cranking out the phone calls and participating in rallies across the country to say "finish reform right," despite stalled negotiations on Capitol Hill.