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

U.S.

Chained CPI equals benefit cuts for retirees, veterans
March 22, 2013 By Art Perlo
The billionaire-funded campaign against Social Security has gone into high gear, and it's called chained CPI.
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Opinion

Jobs report indicates “more work” needed
March 14, 2013 By Art Perlo
Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics issued its employment report for February. The 236,000 new jobs might have been "better than expected," but are still inadequate.
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U.S.

The Congressional crisis calendar countdown
February 27, 2013 By Art Perlo
For two years, we have had continual crises with debt ceilings, budget resolutions, and really big scary numbers.
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U.S.

Gas prices and presidential politics
October 8, 2012 By Art Perlo
The real issue is: who is to blame for the high prices, and what can be done to stabilize energy costs?
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Opinion

Connecticut GOP Senate hopeful a threat to kids
September 19, 2012 By Art Perlo
Our kids can't vote on Nov. 6. But we can.
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Opinion

Book review: “Woody, Cisco and Me”
July 12, 2012 By Art Perlo
This seems a good time to review a remarkable book that covers one of the least-discussed periods of Woody's life.
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U.S.

Online petition shows wide support for jobs bill (with video)
October 18, 2011 By Art Perlo
Within hours of its online posting, hundreds had signed the petition, with over a thousand signatures the first day.
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Opinion

Capitalism and unemployment
October 17, 2011 By Art Perlo
Mass unemployment has been a feature of capitalism since it emerged as the dominant social system in 17th century England and spread throughout the world.
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