Kucinich stands up for child citizens
Last week, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) became the first 2008 presidential candidate to co-sponsor a bill that protects U.S.-born children from being forcibly separated from their parents who face deportation.
Auto giants have the money, workers say
BELVIDERE, Ill. — As the United Auto Workers and the Big Three car companies hammer out a new contract, Tom Daniels is one of many thousands of workers who realize that the drive to cut wages and benefits is not warranted by the facts. Labor expenses for General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, even by company accounts, do not amount to more than 10 percent of the price of a new car
Justice, finally, in police beating case
MILWAUKEE — Three white former city police officers were convicted July 27 on federal charges of beating to near death a biracial man, Frank Jude Jr. A fourth suspended officer, Ryan Packard, was acquitted.
