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Movies you might have missed: “On the Bowery”

March 25, 2013 By Joseph Zimmermann

"On the Bowery," a unique film from 1956 uses a creative technique to get the viewer behind the scenes of what was then a notorious skid row in America's largest city.

Unemployment at 7.9% in January

February 1, 2013 By PAI

The nation's unemployment rate was 7.9% in January, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said, up 0.1% from December's figure.

“We’re unemployed and we are united!” at Take Back the Capitol

December 19, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

Those in Congress who are arrogantly playing politics with the lives of four million workers on extended unemployment compensation will not have a quiet moment.

Don’t be cruel: Extend lifeline for millions now!

November 29, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

Two million desperate job hunters will, on Jan 1, 2012, lose the only lifeline that keeps them and their families surviving.

Interview with Chilean student leader Camila Vallejo: They’ll see that it’s worthwhile

November 2, 2011 By Juan Pablo Montero

She's president of the Chilean Students' Federation, and a picture of Karl Marx hangs in her office. Camila Vallejo, 23 years old, has been instrumental in propelling Chile's student movement, mobilized now for almost six months.