John McCain's Confusion about the Definition of 'Change'
Since the Republican convention, John McCain has begun to campaign against himself, the Republican Party's record, and against George W. Bush. He has mimicked the Obama campaign's slogan of change so much, he appears to be having an identity crisis.
McCain's Record on Killing Jobs in Michigan
As is widely understood, though, economic hardship in Michigan has been driven primarily by so-called free trade policies pushed by the Bush administration and John McCain. But John McCain has also used his vote in the Senate to help companies profit at the expense of taxpayers and working people who need jobs.
Bush-McCain Economy: Unemployment Rises for 8th Straight Month
Joblessness grew by an additional 84,000 in August 2008, bumping the national unemployment rate up to 6.1 percent. This is the highest level in five years and the eighth straight month of job losses. The economy has lost more than 600,000 over that time period.
John McCain, Sarah Palin and the Politics of Distraction
As moderate elements of the Republican Party melt away from supporting the Bush legacy and John McCain, more and more of the hardcore and extremist forces and voices in the Republican Party have eagerly stepped forward.
Did a Mississippi Raid Protect Right-wing Politicians?
LAUREL, MS (8/31/08) -- On August 25, immigration agents swooped down on Howard Industries, a Mississippi electrical equipment factory, taking 481 workers to a privately-run detention center in Jena, Louisiana.
Sarah Palin: The View from Alaska
'If Palin has two thoughts about foreign policy, she's managed to keep them to herself. Ditto health care. National energy policy. Fiscal policy. You could make a long list, but I'll stop there...'
Obama Reinforces Pro-Worker Pledges
In a video recorded message to supporters Monday, Sept. 1st, Barack Obama expressed his best wishes on this Labor Day and renewed his pledge to have a worker-friendly presidential administration.
Labor Presses Forward on Employee Free Choice Act
To counter a multi-million dollar ad campaign launched by anti-worker groups opposed to the Employee Free Choice Act, a number of unions and labor-backed organizations like American Rights at Work, have launched their own ad campaign promoting the proposed bill.
Labor Day Marks the Beginning of the Campaign for Change
This Labor Day, working people are vowing to increase the struggle to end Bush administration and Republican Party policies that have presided over the second recession in seven years and have failed to bring needed relief.
