Economy

Millions March for Labor Rights Millions March for Labor Rights

Millions of people around the globe hit the streets to demand better working conditions and a path to citizenship and to decry the growing class divide.

May 2, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

More Than 100 US May Day Protests Planned, International Activists Arrested More Than 100 US May Day Protests Planned, International Activists Arrested

More than 100 May Day protests are planned in the U.S. today. Meanwhile, massive international protests have resulted in police arresting labor and solidarity activists.

May 1, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

No Future, No Peace No Future, No Peace

As the government robs people of their futures with budget cuts, US Uncut asks why huge corporations like Bank of America are permitted to steal from taxpayers.

Apr 30, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Massive May Day Protests Planned to Campaign for Workers’ Rights

Massive May Day Protests Planned to Campaign for Workers’ Rights Massive May Day Protests Planned to Campaign for Workers’ Rights

This weekend, labor and immigrant rights’ advocates will join forces to combat the anti-union legislation sweeping the country.

Apr 29, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

It’s Time to Take on the Grand Old Polluting Party It’s Time to Take on the Grand Old Polluting Party

Obama has asked for an end to massive tax subsidies to oil and gas companies, and even Republican House Speaker John Boehner thought it was a good idea—for a second, that is.

Apr 28, 2011 / MSNBC

Bernie Sanders: Cutting Taxes for the Rich While Slashing Social Programs Is Insane Bernie Sanders: Cutting Taxes for the Rich While Slashing Social Programs Is Insane

Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont addresses the insanity of forcing the middle class to make sacrifices but not asking the country's wealthiest individuals to make sacrifices as we...

Apr 28, 2011 / The Daily Show

Paul Ryan Filibusters His Own Town Hall Meeting Paul Ryan Filibusters His Own Town Hall Meeting

Paul Ryan's GOP plan to address America's fiscal problems is being met with much skepticism and rancor at town hall meetings in Wisconsin.

Apr 28, 2011 / Press Room

Paul Ryan Filibusters His Own Town Hall Meeting Paul Ryan Filibusters His Own Town Hall Meeting

Paul Ryan's GOP plan to address America's fiscal problems is being met with much skepticism and rancor at town hall meetings in Wisconsin.

Apr 28, 2011 / The Ed Show

Found: Liberal Outrage Found: Liberal Outrage

The backlash to Paul Ryan’s proposal to end Medicare as we know it has officially begun.

Apr 28, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Paul Ryan’s ‘Spinal Tap’ Tour Packs the Halls, But The Crowds Aren’t Cheering Paul Ryan’s ‘Spinal Tap’ Tour Packs the Halls, But The Crowds Aren’t Cheering

Outside the cloistered confines of the Capitol Hill, and the few blocks of southern Manhattan where he is a hero, the Budget Committee chair is bombing.

Apr 28, 2011 / John Nichols

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