Pennsylvania's GOP Gov. Corbett a “no show” on schools
The reports suggested that the funding would likely come from reductions elsewhere in the state budget rather than from new revenue.
Youth battle for social change in St. Louis
In a society where the national student debt totals $1.1 trillion, it is more important than ever to lift young activists up and support them in their efforts to organize and create social change.
GOP tries to pit immigrants against unemployed
Senate Dems were unable to get cloture on a bill to extend unemployment benefits for people who have run out of eligibility without having been able to find work.
Amiri Baraka: 1934 - 2014
"He did for the English syntax what Monk did with the chord. He was an original."
City College of San Francisco wins round in accreditation battle
After hearing two days of arguments, Judge Karnow noted that the "consequences would be catastrophic" if the ACCJC were allowed to finish the disaccreditation process.
“The Great Dictator” of New Jersey crosses a bridge too far
No one who is knowledgeable about Jersey politics knows of a more reactionary, anti-labor, and personally abusive governor in the state's recent history.
Chicago People’s World gala heats up for Sunday
The 26th Annual People's World/Mundo Popular gala promises a hot time in this freezing town!
House GOP draining $600 million a week from economy
"It is fiscally irresponsible not to extend unemployment benefits. The long-run cost to the taxpayers will be much higher from disconnecting people from the labor market."
Yellen confirmed as Federal Reserve chief
"We applaud President Obama and the Senate for making sure the most talented and experienced person takes over," said AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka.
