Town Hall Meeting

Ithaca Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton discusses the budget crisis in New York State, its effects on vital programs, revenue enhancement options, and prospects for the future.

Tax, Then Spend in New York State

Charles Dunaway narrates a series of video clips about the New York State Budget Crisis and the role of taxation as the cause and cure.

Cuomo's Shoes

Theresa Alt and Charles Dunaway of the Ithaca Local of DSA discuss alternatives to the austerity budget being proposed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

The Mess We're In

Theresa Alt and Charles Dunaway of the Ithaca Local of DSA discuss the state of politics in America in a program recorded on January 17, 2011

What Should the Left Do Now?

Theresa Alt talks with Joseph Schwartz about strategies for the left following the 2010 mid-term elections. Joe is a professor of political science at Temple University in Philadelphia. Both Joe and Theresa are on the National Political Committee of the Democratic Socialists of America.

Green Jobs

Dominic Frongillo of Cooperative Extension tells Valarie FitzRandolph how reducing fossil fuel use will have great economic benefits. There are many ways to make the initial investment in energy-saving measures, and well-selected ones pay for themselves in saved fuel costs within a few years. We could put a lot of people to work making our homes energy-efficient, but first they will have to be trained for the jobs. Recorded October 29, 2010.

Demand Jobs Now

Joseph Schwartz points to how many are unemployed and how long they have been unemployed as indicators of how bad the economic situation is. The federal government could make things much better with a serious job creation program, but the feds are not likely to act until they feel pressure from people in the streets. People are going to Washington to demand jobs on October 2.

Contact the Tompkins County Workers' Center at 607-269-0409 or TCWRC@yahoo.com to learn about bus tickets to the Washington rally.