Art Perlo

Art Perlo lived in New Haven, Conn., where he was active in labor and community struggles. He did research and writing on economic issues in Connecticut, including work with the Coalition to End Child Poverty in Connecticut which helped pave the way for the movement for progressive tax reform in the state. He wrote on national economic issues for the People's World and was a member of the CPUSA Economic Commission.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Art Perlo

Opinion

To fix state budgets, tax the rich!
July 14, 2017 By Art Perlo
Connecticut’s budget shortfall is projected at about $2 billion per year. Yet, the wealthiest residents face a lower effective tax rate than the rest of us.
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Labor

Resistance at Yale inspires unity for worker rights
May 19, 2017 By Joelle Fishman And Art Perlo
The fast by Yale graduate teachers in Unite Here Local 33 will enter its 27th day.
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Labor

Hunger strikers expose Yale-Trump axis
May 9, 2017 By Art Perlo And Joelle Fishman
The graduate workers’ courageous stand for democratic rights and union rights is inspiring widespread support as part of the national resistance against Trump's anti-worker policies.
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Mundo Popular

Resistiendo a las deportaciones: La nueva ley del esclavo fugitivo de Trump
March 8, 2017 By Art Perlo
No, la situación no es idéntica a la de 1850. Pero los paralelos son notables.
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Opinion

Resisting the deportations: Trump’s modern-day Fugitive Slave Act
February 23, 2017 By Art Perlo
In 1850, the federal government ordered states to deport “illegals.” Back then it was fugitive slaves; today it is undocumented immigrants.
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Politics

Halloween “treats” included voter registration forms
November 1, 2016 By Art Perlo
Halloween here in Connecticut was a great opportunity to meet and talk with neighbors.
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Labor

Rally for job security at Yale
May 18, 2016 By Art Perlo
Up to 2,000 union members and community allies filled Cedar Street May 5 to support 986 union members whose jobs are threatened.
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Labor

The push is on to save Social Security, create jobs for youth
July 16, 2015 By Art Perlo
Passing the Employ Young Americans Now Act would be an important step in the fight to preserve and expand Social Security.
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