Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigJan 8, 2014
One chamber of Congress gave unemployed Americans cause for hope Tuesday, while the other, led by Speaker John Boehner, remains in opposition. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
E.J. Dionne Jr. / TruthdigJan 7, 2014
Why are we arguing about issues that were settled decades ago? Why, for example, is it so hard to extend unemployment insurance at a time when the jobless rate nationally is still at 7 percent, and higher than that in 21 states? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Amy Goodman / TruthdigJan 2, 2014
Is this really how we want to start the new year, by denying unemployment benefits to more than a million Americans who have lost their jobs? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigDec 31, 2013
To 1.3 million jobless Americans: The Republican Party wishes you a Very Unhappy New Year! Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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