Jesus “Chuy” Garcia campaigns in Los Angeles for support
Chuy asked the people in LA to join him in making history with this groundbreaking campaign.
Today in history: First openly gay candidate runs for Congress
Frank Kameny ran for U.S. Congress on this date in 1971, albeit for a non-voting seat representing the District of Columbia.
Today in women’s history: Edith Nourse Rogers born, sponsored G.I. Bill
Once upon a time there existed moderate, even in certain ways progressive Republicans.
Chuy, mayoral candidate in Chicago, ‘educates’ Rahm
Emanuel "took money from these schools and gave it to elite private schools founded by big campaign contributors," Garcia charges.
Mayor Ras Baraka tops Harlem evening of black culture and struggle
The meeting's theme was "Support City Officials Who Fight for Equality, a Living Wage and Against Racism."
Debtors fight back at up-from-debt summit
Hundreds of working people crowded a union hall here Mar. 14 and cheered calls for action to end the nation's debt crisis.
St. Louis Workers Ed Society: a mix of Motown and activism
What do you get when you mix Motown music and activism? Answer: The St. Louis Workers' Education Society.
SEIU pledges “people power” to Garcia campaign in Chicago
One of Chicago's most influential labor groups took a stand Sunday in support of the candidacy of Jesus "Chuy" Garcia.
Former Cuban Five prisoner seeks friendship with U.S.
"Keep the solidarity movement going in the fight to lift the blockade. Please extend our deepest gratitude to all."
Mine owner could get up to 30 years for West Virginia deaths
"When safety standards are cut, miners die. It's that simple. Let's not get to that point."
