There were no outsiders in Madison
America called and they came. And it was immediate. Wave after wave of concerned citizens evolved into a tsunami of humanity that descended upon Madison, Wisconsin. As workers, students and everyday citizens with no political bent understood the Republicans' intent, they responded en masse.
Financial dictator would rob Detroiters of their vote
The same financial power structure that ruined Detroit economically stands in the shadows as mouthpieces of money in the state government threaten the majority Black city.
Routing the barbarians at the gate
The right-wing offensive is backfiring. But the battle is far from won.
Reduce gas prices? Nationalize big oil
I blew a gasket paying $3.89 for a gallon of gas the other day. It cost me over $60 to fill the tank and tore a gigantic hole in my pocket.
New Yorkers play their part in national upsurge
The New York labor movement and its allies are playing an important role in the national upsurge against GOP bills targeting public workers but more broad unity and support is needed to advance progress.
Korean film explores employee and employer relationship
The essential relationship between employee and employer is explored in this outstanding allegory/soap opera.
War is not the answer for Libya
President Obama needs to stand up against the warhawks, by moving toward a quick cease-fire in Libya.
A 21-year-old signs up to recall Glenn Grothman
As nervous as I was, I knew in my mind that I was doing something very positive. Signing the recall petition gave me a sense of pride, something I hadn't felt in a long time.
Jobs and the 2012 election
The GOP has awakened a working-class giant, which is standing front and center and declaring proudly, "We are one nation."
The people of Japan are in our hearts
We extend our deepest sympathy and solidarity to the people of Japan in the unfathomable tragedy that is still unfolding, and we think about the wider implications.
