Tag Archives: labor

Yes they did.

Posted on March 6, 2018 by jnfr

The Teachers Revolt in West Virginia Will Oklahoma teachers be the next to strike?

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Labor Day

Posted on September 5, 2016 by jnfr
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Best reads

Posted on September 3, 2013 by jnfr

This week, try these three. Harold Myerson at the American Prospect, on a new labor alliance in California. L.A. Story, The Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy: a new model for American liberalism? From reporters at the Arkansas Times, … Continue reading →

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A few facts about Mitt Romney

Posted on July 14, 2012 by jnfr

That’s all you need to know.

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Tax the Rich

Posted on March 16, 2011 by jnfr

This is the best thing I’ve seen in ages. Beautiful composition, I keep watching it over and over. A time lapse compilation of the ongoing protests in Madison, Wisconsin. Edit to add: Over at Balloon Juice, garage mahal from Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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Union solidarity rally

Posted on March 4, 2011 by jnfr

Last Saturday, all over the country, people gathered in solidarity with the union protesters in Wisconsin. Denver had a nice turnout, 2-3,000 people came together at the capitol building. It was a gorgeous, sunny day, and the crowd was raucous … Continue reading →

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Rallies Saturday in support of Wisconsin Unions

Posted on February 25, 2011 by jnfr

MoveOn is organizing rallies in all 50 states tomorrow (Saturday) at noon. We’ll be going to the rally in Denver (west side steps of the Capitol building). Find your nearest rally at the link. I’m sure you’ve seen this shocking … Continue reading →

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Shared sacrifice

Posted on February 22, 2011 by jnfr

Cartoon by Pat Bagley.

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A massive failure of the private sector

Posted on February 21, 2011 by jnfr

Over at Salon, Andrew Leonard interviews Joseph McCartin, a Georgetown University professor who writes on the history of the labor movement. The whole interview is worth reading, but this portion really struck me for its clarity on the economic situation … Continue reading →

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Standing with the unions

Posted on February 18, 2011 by jnfr

On, Wisconsin!

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