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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Pennsylvania Needs a Responsible Budget

Corbett’s budget plan cuts one billion dollars from all public schools and universities. No school is safe. All local wage and property taxes will rise. Join us in Harrisburg on May 3 to stand up for your family. All are welcome. Free buses are available.

Read More . . . . http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8009341/pennsylvania_needs_a_responsible_budget.html?image=1414532&cat=55

Monday, April 25, 2011

Mourn for the Dead. Fight for the Living.

Join us on Workers Memorial Day.

Each year, dangerous conditions kill thousands of workers on the job. The AFL-CIO observes April 28 as a day to “mourn for the dead, fight for the living.” Labor unions and workers in nearly 100 countries observe the day. Join us at an event in your town.

Read More . . . . http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8002137/mourn_for_the_dead_fight_for_the_living.html?cat=55

Friday, April 22, 2011

Let’s Criminalize Poverty



I love recessions. They’re just so darned entertaining. First, politicians try to deflect attention away from their fiscal failures by turning Americans against each other. Then the great American middle class gets an education.

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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7991525/lets_criminalize_poverty.html?cat=55



Monday, April 11, 2011

Public Demonstrations Do Bring Change

Most Americans have a baffling fear of demonstrations, but they’re completely safe. No significant social, economic, or political change has happened anywhere in the world without protest and demonstration. History is made by those who show up. Join us!

Read More . . . . http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7956533/public_demonstrations_do_bring_change.html?cat=3

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Beware the Politics of Distraction


For 30 years, those on the political right have focused more on scaring you than informing you. Now they’re blaming their bad economic decisions on labor unions and public employees. They don’t believe any of this stuff. They want you to believe it.

Read More . . . . http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7943113/beware_the_politics_of_distraction.html?cat=55


Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Pittsburgh Says: “THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE!”

The GOP attack on Americans began in Wisconsin nearly two months ago. More than 20 states have joined the assault. On Monday, nearly 1,000 people marched through downtown Pittsburgh in solidarity with the national “We Are One” campaign. Join us.

Read More . . . . http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7936109/pittsburgh_says_this_is_what_democracy.html?cat=55

Sunday, April 3, 2011

How a Federal Government Shutdown Affects You

News reports have been chattering about a possible government shutdown since September. The demodupes and republithugs have been posturing and saber-rattling and making a lot of noise, but none of them bother to explain what that means for the public.

Read More . . . . http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7928929/how_a_federal_government_shutdown_affects.html?cat=8