Teens testify ‘We want jobs’
CHICAGO, Ill.— According to 18-year-old African American Gabrielle Banks, having a job as a young person these days, is more than just an opportunity to gain experience in the workforce or build skills. A job is critical, right now, because it helps provide for the basic necessities at home, she said.
In Obama’s hometown, people still believe
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
Labor and progressive groups scored a victory yesterday with the defeat of the undemocratic deficit commission in the Senate.
Oregon delivers ‘tax the rich’ message
Oregon voters sent a message to the nation yesterday, raising taxes on corporations and the wealthy to prevent cuts in education and other public services.
Witness at equal marriage trial: Opposition ‘grounded in prejudice'
San Francisco's equal marriage trial, now in its third week, has been marked by moving testimony about the pain denial of marriage has inflicted on same-sex couples and their families.
Jobless rate declared dire emergency
WASHINGTON—Lawrence Mishel, president of the Economic Policy Institute told a Senate hearing Jan. 21 that unemployment is a "dire emergency" that requires federal action "on a scale that can make a difference."
‘Tax the rich’ gaining support
Seventy-three percent of Americans, including a majority of Republicans, like the idea of taxing those fat Wall Street bonuses.
Finding that work-family balance
I’m always a sucker for certain headlines at the grocery store check out line.
Obama deficit control plan draws fire
President Obama's plan to announce a spending freeze for some domestic programs during his State of the Union address tomorrow is drawing fire.
The Communist Party and the press: A glimpse at nine decades
Over 90 years, the Communist Party USA has been a pioneer in using reporting and media to get its message out and build mass movements.
