Judge’s ruling on SB 1070 hailed as first step
A federal judge has blocked some of the most controversial elements of Arizona's immigration law.
House to vote on crack-cocaine sentencing laws
The House of Representatives may take action this week to drastically reduce inequality in sentencing between crack and powder cocaine users.
Louisiana deals with new oil spill
A new oil spill endangered the Louisiana marshes, July 27, a day after BP announced that Tony Hayward was leaving the company's CEO post, effective Oct. 1.
Americans with Disabilities Act hits 20 year mark
ADA, credited with transforming tens of millions of people's lives, hits 20 year mark this week.
White Sox fans say "Danks" you for the win
The Chicago White Sox have had a couple of rough games due to poor pitching performances recently but that all changed Monday night, July 26, when they brought their game against the Seattle Mariners.
Seattle City Council honors Will Parry
SEATTLE-The Seattle City Council honored veteran trade union activist, Will Parry, July 19, for his "lifelong commitment, and work, to achieve social and economic justice for all the residents of Seattle."
American-made streetcars: Portland company rebuilds lost industry
United Streetcar, a union company in Portland, Ore., and wholly owned subsidiary of Oregon Iron Works, has built the first American-made streetcar in over half a century.
NAACP takes lead on Oct. 2 jobs march
Mobilization is under way for a massive national march and rally Oct. 2 in Washington, to demand jobs, immigration reform and funding for education and health care.
Green jobs lose out as Senate shelves energy bill
Steelworkers and environmentalists had a lot riding on the bill, but it came up against an army of oil and coal industry lobbyists and a wall of opposition from Senate Republicans.
Right-winger Rand slips in Kentucky polls
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The latest poll, conducted by Kentucky-based CN/2 and published on its website July 22, indicates far-right Republican senatorial candidate Rand Paul holds a slight lead over Democrat Jack Conway.
