"There is really nothing being done for us older folks who can't retire and are unemployed. No one will hire older folks at 56."

"I worked two part time jobs as a community organizer and adjunct instructor ... I was laid off from the community organizer job ... now I'm earning less and paying my own premium."

"Anything for education and anything for the union. We're all trying to make this a better world."

"The economic crisis has made our unity more vital than ever. We need unity in political action, from rallies to phone banking, on issues that affect us all."

"For our democracy to work, we have to have engaged and informed citizens."

"In order to cope with budget shortfalls, our community college has decided to balance the budget by closing down four programs. While more money is available for student grants and scholarships, there is less money for faculty."