Republicans step up their attacks on immigrants
After the Republican majority was elected, Richard Trumka warned its defunding proposal "would further exploit and force our community members to continue to live and work in fear."
“Healthy Florida” plan may expand Medicaid in Sunshine State
Scott's support for expansion is very carefully limited, however.
Boston GCC union local halts deportation of Salvadoran refugee
"He may have no blood relations in the United States, but he has thousands of brothers and sisters."
Mayors back Obama’s executive action on immigration
"The president's executive action on immigration is a step forward for America. We need to support his efforts to address our broken immigration system."
Labor, environmental leaders challenge Fast Track trade deals
During a teleconference hosted today by the BlueGreen Alliance, leaders got together to ask the necessary tough questions regarding the president's support of Fast Track.
Citizens United enabling Koch brothers to take over America?
Today two billionaire brothers are able to decide the results of elections throughout the country.
"Wicked": Boehner invitation for Netanyahu slammed from all sides
Netanyahu is once again meddling in American politics and the Republican party is siding with a foreign country over our own president.
Chicago’s Garcia takes on banker–backed mayor
Mayoral candidate Jesus "Chuy" Garcia pledged to halt the "hijacking" of the city by hedge fund operators and bankers.
Google Hangout: New era in U.S.-Cuba relations
What can people do to strengthen ties between our two countries? Join the conversation!
American Indians oppose glorification of Andrew Jackson
Native Americans are oppposing the campaign of local historians and an organization to raise the infamous Indian killer, Andrew Jackson to the status of a "great president."
