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Tea-partying while White
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
Posted in Contributors, Issues, Jack Metzgar, Working-class politics
Tagged class and race, Obama, politics, tea party movement
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No Tea Party Here: Obama, Democrats, and the Working Class
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
Posted in Contributors, Issues, Leo Jennings, Working-class politics
Tagged 2008 election, CWCS Survey, Obama, politics, tea party movement, working-class voters
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Unions, Democrats, and Working-Class Interests
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