Last month, Michael Moore spoke to the crowd of protesters in Madison, Wisconsin, telling them "Wisconsin is not broke!" The Old Mole presents a quick edited version. You can find the entire speech with video at Mike's website.
Drastic cuts in public spending are being justified by pointing to the deficit, but why is there a deficit when there is so much wealth in the nation? Chuck Collins of the Institute for Policy Studies explains in this conversation with the Old Mole's Bill Resnick.
Inspired by the Wisconsin protests, a coalition of Portland groups is organizing a march and rally this Saturday, April 16. You can find details here and here. In this segment, Bill Renick talks with three of the organizers: Greg Margolis from Jobs With Justice; Judy Barnes from Oregonians for Renewable Energy Policy; and Noah Hochman from Coalition for Climate Justice.