This post has been hanging out in drafts for almost 3 days. But now this thing is over except the whining. And the rioting. And the lawsuits. And the right-wing terrorism. To paraphrase the famous exchange between a wag and Ben Franklin: “It’s a Biden Presidency. If you can keep it.” We can’t relax, … Read more
Joe Biden has a plan to revitalize and help Rural America and Tribal Communities get through the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency and overcome years of reactionary policy obstruction and neglect. In a May 20, 2020, virtual town hall with Wisconsin Third District House Representative Ron Kind and medical, labor, and commercial representatives of Wisconsin’s rural … Read more
Donald Trump, the Mad King and Liar in Chief, just will not shut up and let the experts run the fight to stem the spread of the Coronavirus. His arrogance, ineptitude, and ignorance have cost the country precious weeks in the prevention and treatment of the virus. Lives may have been lost because of his … Read more
National Nurses United (NNU) is one of the most creative and most activist unions in the US.
Long before anyone was talking about the financial transaction tax (AKA the Robin Hood Tax), NNU and its members were in the halls of Congress– pushing for this innovative revenue-generating tax on Wall Street– and in the streets bringing attention to it.
When Wisconsin rose up against anti-union "austerity" measures proposed by Governor Scott Walker, the nurses were there.
When the Occupy Movement needed support, the nurses were there in solidarity.
After the jump, watch a short Loneprotestor video featuring Karen Higgins, head of NNU.
by Pamela Powers Hannley May Day– more than any other day– is a holiday for the 99%. For decades, on May 1, workers around the world have honored the memory of Haymarket Square and striking Chicago workers who were fighting for an 8-hour work day. From Wikipedia… The Haymarket affair (also known as the Haymarket massacre or … Read more