Sept. 28, 2016, In the Public Interest Inequality in the United States, which began its most recent rise in the late 1970s, continues to surge in the post–Great Recession era….
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By Emily Heil, The Washington Post, Sept. 13, 2016. Willie Nelson: country-music legend, outlaw, policy wonk? The singer, set to perform at the Farm Aid concert in Virginia this weekend,…
By Mike Leyba, Aug. 15, 2016, United for a Fair Economy. A little over a year ago, United for a Fair Economy released State of the Dream 2015: Underbanked and…
By Rick Nagin, June 30, 2016. Originally published by People’s World. Opposing a right-wing, big business privatization drive, nearly 100 union and community activists took part in a field hearing…
By Cristen Drummond, June 29, 2016, originally published by TimeWarner Cable News. A field hearing in Greensboro highlights the future of the U.S. Postal Service. A Grand Alliance to Save…
By Joe Gamm, Greensboro News & Record, June 29, 2016. The U.S. Postal Service is under siege, speakers said Wednesday at a hearing on ways to preserve the public…
Originally published by ideastream, June 29, 2016. A group of federal, state, and local government officials, postal workers, academics, and community leaders called for a re-institution of postal banking Tuesday evening. The event…
By Bethany Chafin, June 29, 2016, originally published by WFDD. Civic leaders and other advocacy groups are meeting in Greensboro Wednesday to demand new and improved postal services. The United States…
Originally appeared in the Greensboro News & Record, June 28, 2016. U.S. Rep. Alma Adams, a Charlotte Democrat, will participate in a field hearing Wednesday about the future of the…
By Mitch Felan, June 27, 2016, originally published by WKSU. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur will join community leaders and banking experts in Cleveland tomorrow to discuss the future of the U.S….