June 22, 2017 By Michael Calhoun In a time of technological marvels and scientific breakthroughs that promise to radically alter the world as we know it, it’s surprising that we still consider […]
It’s Not A Crime To Be Hungry
Thomas Merton Center
Libya: A Case Against Intervention
By Ishita Madan Six years ago, a multi-state NATO-led intervention took place in Libya. The question of intervention was posited as one of humanitarianism – should the United States participate in military […]
The #NoSweat Campaign: Pitt Students Fight for Workers’ Rights
by Marko Gudic Students at the University of Pittsburgh are taking a stand against sweatshops. The #NoSweat Campaign, spearheaded by the student group Americans for Informed Democracy (AIDPitt) and joined by over […]
Working Across the Generations
by Anne E. Lynch I’ve frequently discussed the concept of intersectionality in my series of columns in The New People about organizing. It’s one of my favorite words and topics. Today, however, […]
Can We Make Pittsburgh a Drone Free City?
by Scilla Wahrhaftig In February, by resolution of City Council, Charlottesville Virginia became the first city in the country banning drones. The resolution means that Charlottesville will be a no-drone zone and […]
“Capitalism” – a poem by R/B Mertz
based on a poem by Sylvia Plath Capitalism surfs around my house. Damn Capitalism, he looks so nice! The blue and red jewels of his flags smoke In the windows, the bodies […]
GE Union Rally in Erie, PA 6/4/11
Approximately 3,500 unionized GE workers and union supporters gather in Erie, PA this past weekend for a rally organized by UE Local 506 to kick off national contract negotiations with the manufacturing […]
Rally for a Responsible Budget in Harrisburg – 5/3/11
The CLEAR Coalition (The Coalition for Labor Engagement and Responsible Revenues) is sponsoring a “Rally for a Responsible Budget” at the State Capitol on Tuesday, May 3rd at 1:00pm. How can you […]
Tax Day: Make Them Pay Action 4/18/11
MoveOn, US UnCut, PA Wants to Work and other local and national partners are calling for a “Tax Day: Make Them Pay” action on Monday, April 18th at 12:15 p.m. in Mellon […]
Coffee Party Film: “16 Corporations or We the People?”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ9Pr4iT-QM This is great video made by the Coffee Party in Pittsburgh. They filmed a lot of it at the PA Wants to Work event put on by Working America at the […]
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