Civil rights enforcement top priority for Justice Department
Enforcement of employment, disability rights and other anti-discrimination laws have been stepped up.
As spill kills jobs BP nickels and dimes victims
As oil continues gushing into the Gulf of Mexico and the resulting environmental and economic catastrophes worsen, BP is dragging its feet on the damage claims.
Illinois budget crisis deepens, as lawmakers recess
Suffering from the worst budget deficit in state history, the Illinois legislature passed a FY 2011 budget in late May that will mean continued devastation of education and social service programs.
Jobs bill is 'light at the end of the tunnel'
Steve Lipton worked as a plumber for over 25 years - the last 16 with the same employer; the last eight as a general foreman. And then one day in January 2009, he was abruptly laid off.
Worries mount on oil spill health effects
As oil washes up on Florida beaches, scores of cleanup workers are falling ill.
Progressive meet to chart course for 2010
WASHINGTON - Thousands of progressive leaders, trade unionists and activists will strategize here June 7-9 at the America's Future NOW! Conference.
Movie review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Another title for this important Swedish film is “Men Who Hate Women.”
Do Celtics have what it takes against defending champs the Lakers?
In what's being dubbed as one of the most anticipated and emotional match-ups in recent history the 2010 NBA finals got underway June 3 and basketball fans nationwide are hoping for an exciting series.
Senator presses $100 billion jobs bill
CLEVELAND - At a packed press conference and rally, Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, announced he will introduce a $100 billion jobs bill when the Senate reconvenes next week.
BP admits it wasn’t prepared
President Obama heads back to the Gulf Coast Friday, as BP's CEO acknowledges the company was completely unprepared for a deepwater oil spill.
