A German translation of Tax the Rich or Privatize the State? Die große Rezession und ihre mögliche Fortsetzung hat die Privatisierung in den Vordergrund der US-Politik gerückt. Den meisten Amerikaner ist dies allerdings nicht bewusst, weil Medien und Politiker das Wort «Privatisierung» nicht in den Mund nehmen. Sie benutzen weniger bedrohliche Ersatzbegriffe, aber das Ziel bleibt: [...]
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The Devastating Consequences of a Corporate Health Care Bill
Workers.Action
Introduction by Shamus Cooke, June 28, 2012 Workers Action is re-posting the following health care articles that were written as “Obamacare” was coming into existence. These article show that since day-one, nothing pro-worker was going to emerge out of the Democratic controlled congress. The interests of the health care corporations were placed ahead of everyone else’s interests, [...]
Los banqueros y el perdón: La ley suave para el 1%
Workers.Action
Ann Robertson and Bill Leumer Cuando los propietarios de casas se retrasan en el pago de sus hipotecas, sea porque han perdido su empleo o por el vertiginoso aumento de las tasas de interés, los banqueros reaccionan fríamente. Motivados por sus intereses económicos ponen a hacer horas extras a su maquinaria de embargos y obligan [...]
Oregon’s Anti-Teacher Offensive
Workers.Action
Teachers Fight Back Today But What About Tomorrow? An Introduction by Workers Action The brave teachers and community members out at Reynolds School District in the city of Fairview, near Portland, are fighting passionately against a cuts-only contract put forth by the school board. Their strike must be supported and aided by all working people. A key political [...]
El Plan B de Washington: por qué Obama teme a la democracia en Egipto
Workers.Action
Shamus Cooke Resucitar a Lázaro de entre los muertos sería más fácil que revivir al presidente egipcio. Así que Obama ya tiene el plan B. Y según se modifica, el plan B se parece mucho al status quo salvo en un cambio de cara. La nueva cara es un hombre designado a dedo por Estados Unidos, Mohamed El Baradei, un [...]
Democratas viram à direita
Workers.Action
Na véspera da vitória dos republicanos nas eleições intercalares, foi dito aos trabalhadores que votassem nos democratas para evitarem que o “realmente perigoso” Partido Republicano tomasse o poder. Há um quê de verdade nisto: o Partido Republicano tem virado cada vez mais à direita nas últimas décadas, até chegar ao ponto em que é incapaz de [...]
Wie Firmen den US-Kongress Eigen
Workers.Action
Shamus Cooke A German translation of How Corporations Own Congress Mit den Wahlen im November, die sich schnell nähern, wird die Mehrheit von Amerikanern ein Ding denken: “Wer sorgt sich?” Diese Teilnahmslosigkeit ist nicht wegen der Unerfahrenheit, wie einige beschuldigen. Eher bezieht das Desinteresse der Arbeitsleute im zwei Parteisystem Intelligenz ein: Millionen von Leuten verstehen, dass [...]
The Devastating Consequences of a Corporate Health Care Bill
Workers.Action
Shamus Cooke Wading through the endless debate over health care has exhausted the patience of most Americans — the zigzags, obscure language, and long-winded discussion is inherently repulsive.
Articles of Interest
CORE slate re-elected in landslide in Chicago Teachers Union
Richard Trumka: The 'grand bargain' is a dead end
On the Impotence of the Progressive Movement
Revealed: how the FBI coordinated the crackdown on Occupy
Bradley Manning is off limits at SF Gay Pride parade, but corporate sleaze is embraced
Cutting Social Security–More than a Bad Idea
The Forgotten Radical History of the March on Washington
Freedom Rider: Obama and the Class War- Hong Kong Dockworkers Strike Attracts Huge Solidarity
Understanding the Venezuelan Presidential Election Outcome
