Labor Solidifies Victory for Obama
In his victory speech on Nov. 4th, President-elect Barack Obama dedicated his victory to the American people. 'I will never forget,' he said, 'who this victory truly belongs to. It belongs to you.'
Japan: Despite $17 Billion in Profits, Toyota Fires Thousands
Amid the deepening global financial crisis that has triggered an economic downturn, the socially disadvantaged are suffering most. At the world's leading automaker, Toyota Motor Corporation is firing a large number of fixed-term employees.
Race Baiting from Left and Right
Get ready for it. The signs are already there – and not just from the Republicans. Leftists, like Alexander Cockburn of CounterPunch.org has gotten into the act.