Panel: Immigrants’ advocates should step up efforts in the states
Immigrants' advocates should step up efforts in the states, regardless of the fate of comprehensive immigration reform in D.C., a panel discussing the issue says.
New Mexican miners commemorate "Salt of the Earth"
"Where is Anita Torrez?" growled the sheriff's deputy at the young pregnant woman sitting at a table stuffing envelopes inside the union hall's doorway.
Cuban Americans talk about normalizing Cuba relations
In a city known for its hostility toward Cuba's socialist government, Cuban Americans met March 15 to talk about normalizing U.S. relations with the island. It was a noteworthy development.
Despite snow, students lobby for #DebtFreeFuture
College students face many issues today, including raising tuition rates and cuts to programs. Student loan debt topped $1 trillion and is expected to reach (and even surpass) $1.3 trillion.
Michigan same-sex marriage ban overturned, but not for long
We were "excited, nervous, just like everyone else would feel," said Kim Hettinger and MaryAnn Northcote of Waterford.
Illinois working families face major threat with Rauner primary win
Working families, organized labor, progressives and other democratic forces face a major threat from the right with billionaire venture capitalist Bruce Rauner.
Coalition takes UPK fight to Albany
Elected officials of all races came from across the city to show their support for the mayor's proposal that UPK be enacted and paid for by taxing those who make $500,000 and up.
Texas MoveOn takes aim at ALEC
ALEC brings together right-wing politicians and big-money corporations to write and promote anti-worker legislation throughout the country.
Feinstein blows the whistle on CIA torture
Feinstein believes the CIA destroyed or removed previously provided records of interrogations where numerous torture methods were used.
Deportees, families “come out of the shadows” with heart-rending stories
Since 2008, the Obama administration has deported almost 2 million people, more than during any other presidency.
