Opinion: Economic News and Presidential Appointments
Economic news continues to worsen. Unemployment has risen sharply. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped of one percent, the sharpest drop in its 51-year history.
Millions Will Be Devastated Unless Congress Passes Bridge Loan
Testifying before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee this afternoon, UAW President Ron Gettelfinger didn’t mince words about the auto industry’s need for Congress to approve a bridge loan.
Economic Stimulus: The Fierce Urgency of Now
What will be impact of the Wall Street bankruptcies, bailouts and blunders on working people in this country and worldwide? What's the solution to the crisis?
A Message of Unity and Hope for Change
The election of Barack Obama as US President symbolizes the hope and expectation sweeping the American public for a real political change. The Communist Party of Australia welcomes this movement for change.
Nationalization (Not Loans) Can Save US Auto
A raging debate is underway across the country, in Congress, and between the incoming Obama and outgoing Bush administrations on the fate of the US auto industry.
Obama Reiterates Vow to Close Prison at Guantanamo Bay
US president-elect Barack Obama, reiterated his vow to close the prison located at the Guantanamo military base in southeastern Cuba, a territory that is illegally occupied by Washington.
New Bush Admin. Rules Target Women, Workers
In a last minute move, the Bush administration this week the finalization of two major changes to federation regulations that will harm women and working families, labor leaders and women's health activists stated.
What's More Green-friendly: Flying or Driving?
The simple answer is that driving in a relatively fuel efficient car (25-30 miles per gallon) usually generates fewer greenhouse gas emissions than flying.
Pro-Same Sex Marriage Rallies Held in Atlanta
About 700 Atlantans gathered for a candlelight vigil in Atlanta’s Midtown on Saturday, November 15, 2008, to express their support for same-sex marriage and their displeasure with the recent passage of Proposition 8 by a majority of voters in California.
Book Review: The Politics of Immigration
Jane Guskin and David L. Wilson have written an important book on immigrants and immigration policy. Though short, The Politics of Immigration packs quit a punch.
