Tag Archives: tea party movement

Tea-partying while White

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Working-Class Perspectives

At a recent extended family gathering a relative of mine asked me, “So what do you think of your President now?”  I indicated my firm support, briefly explaining why I thought health care reform was really important and good, and … Continue reading →

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No Tea Party Here: Obama, Democrats, and the Working Class

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Working-Class Perspectives

The Center for Working-Class Studies released the results of its latest survey last week.  As I look at the results, two things jump out: first, the President is paying a price for doing the right things the wrong way, and … Continue reading →

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Unions, Democrats, and Working-Class Interests

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Working-Class Perspectives

The labor movement has historically been the most effective representative of working-class interests.  The short list of labor’s achievements include ending child labor; establishing the eight-hour day and minimum and “living” wages, unemployment insurance and workers compensation, occupational safety and … Continue reading →

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