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Nearly 1,000 Arrested On Bridges Over Joblesness

On November 17th, nearly 1,000 people were arrested as more than 50,000 protestors at three dozen bridges nationwide declared an "Economic Emergency for the 99%." Rallies and marches accompanied these bridge actions across more than 20 states, including AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, IA, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NH, NM, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WA and WI. Check out SEIU.org's live blog from the national day of action here.

Americans Ask Congress: "Where Are The Jobs?"

With such momentous economic issues facing our country, you'd think members of Congress would be more willing than ever to make themselves available to hear the concerns and feedback of the constituents who hired them, wouldn't you? Not so. Check out our coverage and reflections on recent town hall events and protests happening all across the country in states including IL, PA, WV, OH, MN, CA, WA and TX.

Why Medicaid Matters to Americans

As the House of Representatives prepares to vote on a plan that would raise the debt ceiling in exchange for devastating cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security, we think they should keep a few things in mind. Members of Congress should remember that they too will grow old and their loved ones will grow old too. The decisions they're making right now will affect us all.