Austerity policies in US
Right wing prepares ‘debt ceiling’ attack. Will Joe Biden capitulate?

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy laid out the major cuts to social programs that Republicans will be seeking in return for passing legislation that would raise the “debt ceiling.” This is a manufactured crisis the question is whether President Joe Biden will blink

chicago teacher strike Striking Chicago teachers refused to give in, condemn mayor’s austerity budget

The strike by teachers and support staff of Chicago Public Schools entered its second week. While the city administration has made certain concessions, it has been unwilling to accept key demands, especially on hiring more support staff