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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Police and Protestors Clash as Occupy Philadelphia is Ousted
Police pursued and clashed with Occupy Philadelphia protestors late into the night as the protestors moved throughout Center City to alternately avoid arrest and confront police… But tension grew after 3 a.m. Protesters crashed through metal barriers erected at Broad … More after the jump
Why PA Republicans Hate the Electoral College
A new CAP report by Ruy Teixeira and John Halpin looks at how Obama can get to 270 electoral votes with a “coalition of the ascendant” – minorities and college-educated white voters.
Posted in 2012 - Election or End-of-days?, Elections
Bond Buyer Looks at Municipal Consolidation in NJ
Paul Burton at Bond Buyer has a favorable take on municipal consolidation in Princeton:
What to Watch In the Health Insurance Exchange Debate
Despite his unsupportable belief that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional, Tom Corbett has decided to proceed with a state-based health insurance exchange.
Posted in Health, State Government
How Not to Report on Pat Toomey
Just to reset expectations a bit for Pat Toomey, some of the news analysis is putting too much emphasis on Toomey’s nominal status as a freshman Senator.
Despite Deadline Passing, Occupy Philadelphia Continues
Philadelphia police did not evict Occupy Philadelphia protestors at 5pm on Sunday as originally planned, but are refusing to say why, or when the much-publicized eviction might actually occur. For now, Occupy Philadelphia is staying put in Dilworth Plaza outside … More after the jump
Occupy Philadelphia Prepares for Showdown
As Mayor Nutter and the City prepare to evict protestors from Dilworth Plaza, the protestors are faced with a stark choice – move their protest out of the plaza or face arrest. A 3 p.m. meeting at the United Methodist … More after the jump
Nutter: Occupy Philly Must Un-Occupy By 5pm Sunday
This is really disheartening. A liberal mayor of a city that struggles with unemployment and inequality has ordered protestors to leave the area surrounding Philadelphia City Hall, known as Dilworth Plaza. Instead, they can protest across the street as Dilworth … More after the jump
Posted in Business, Issues, Labor and Unions, Philadelphia and suburbs, The Economy
Tagged Occupy Philadelphia
Going Into Labor: The State of the Unions Series
If you haven’t already, I highly suggest you take the time to read my colleague Jake Sternberger’s series on revitalizing labor unions. In Part 1, Jake looks at the historical significance of unions and their subsequent decline. Part 2 addresses … More after the jump
Posted in Labor and Unions
Going Into Labor: The State of the Unions (Part IV)
By now, dear readers, you are all familiar with my criminally under-publicized four part series Going Into Labor: The State of the Unions. Parts I, II, and III addressed the modern historical context, ways to win the battle of the … More after the jump
Posted in Labor and Unions
