Given that one American turns 65 every eight seconds, it should come as no surprise that homecare is among the nation’s fastest growing industries. However, says Caring Across Generations Co-Director Ai-jen Poo, we don’t yet have a system in place to care for these people. Her organization aims to create two million homecare jobs and, in the process, “transform long-term care in a way that recognizes everyone’s dignity.”
“Cindy Loudin of National Nurses United talks about the hugely anticipated nurse action that will happen this spring and asks for PDA-IL’s endorsement and attendance at their May 18th protest against the global 1% during the NATO summit in Chicago. Find out more at www.NationalNursesUnited.org“
100,000 Americans will train for non-violent direct action.
Our country is at a crossroads. We have a choice to make. Greater wealth for a few or opportunity for many. Tax breaks for the richest or a fair shot for the rest of us. A government that can be bought by the highest bidder, or a democracy that is truly of the people, by the people, and for the people.
The choice is in our hands. This spring we will act on that choice.
by n0madic, posted on Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 10:42 am
new video from The Nation
Will Elizabeth Warren—the dedicated consumer protection advocate-turned politician—be too progressive for Massachusetts voters? That’s the fear as she ramps up her campaign to take on Scott Brown for the state’s US Senate seat. In this video, E.J. Graff explains the hurdles Warren will have to overcome if she is to win over Massachusetts Democrats and undecideds by September.
