Mixed verdict, mixed response in Bradley Manning case
It is now up to a military judge to determine if Bradley Manning will spend the rest of his life in prison even after being acquitted of the most serious charge against him.
City College of San Francisco: 99% vs. corporate education reform
The teachers union and the Save CCSF coalition believe that the agency is following a corporate agenda in the fight over accreditation of the San Francisco college.
Across generations: Nation’s students continue progressive fight
The United States Student Association held its 66th annual National Student Congress at the Hotel Heldrich July 19-24.
President Obama lays out his vision for the economy
The president framed the economic tasks ahead of the country as one of fixing structural problems that go well beyond the current financial crisis.
Inmates & advocates press for changes as prison hunger strike continues
A hunger strike by California prison inmates protesting prolonged solitary confinement is now well into its third week.
Danville, Va., marches for Trayvon Martin and against violence
"We need to stand up for each other."
Florida’s Dream Defenders convene their own legislative session
The Dream Defenders, a multi-racial human rights organization of youth, began their takeover of the Florida Statehouse last week.
Attorney General launches new voting rights battle
The Justice Department is opening a new front in the battle for voting rights in response to a Supreme Court ruling that dealt a major setback to voter protections.
The root causes of undocumented immigration
The right has portrayed undocumented immigration as an "invasion" of revolutionaries and criminals, orchestrated by the Mexican government; this is nonsense.
Baltimore and Philly marchers honor Trayvon Martin
Protesters marched through downtown Baltimore July 20 to voice their anger at the murder in Florida of Trayvon Martin.
