Labor organizer wins MacArthur “genius grant”
Ai-jen Poo is a labor organizer whose compelling vision is transforming the landscape of working conditions and labor standards for domestic or private-household workers.
D.C. hospital nurses campaign vs. short-staffing, for better patient care
"Since there are not enough nurses to safely staff the current ER, how are we going to provide quality care for more patients in an expanded ER?"
Hangout Tuesday with CPUSA’s new head red
Join us Tuesday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m. Eastern in a Google+ Hangout with John Bachtell, the newly elected chair of the Communist Party USA.
Why I am going to the People's Climate March
"The time to act is now, and the People's Climate March is a groundbreaking step in the right direction."
Get on board the CT Climate Train
When the People's Climate March kicks off in New York City on Sunday, Sept. 21, it is sure to be a powerful and diverse assembly.
Primaries end with Scott Brown win but some tea party losses
The 2014 primary election season came to an end yesterday with the former Massachusetts Republican Senator Scott Brown winning the GOP primary in New Hampshire.
Six reasons why Scott Walker of Wisconsin is a disaster
One of the "Worst Candidates for Working Families in the 2014 Elections" is (surprise, surprise) Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.
Ferguson making changes in wake of killing of Michael Brown
The Ferguson City Council announced Monday that it will set up a civilian review board to oversee the Police Department.
How a small town council routed the union busters
The Sequim City Council voted unanimously to kill two pending "Right to Work" (for less) ballot propositions, condemning them as "grossly invalid" and a flagrant violation of state law.
President's delay on immigration action allows crisis to deepen
Despite his anger, U.S. Rep Luis Gutiérrez (D, Il.) said people should not allow their disgust regarding inaction on immigration reform to keep them from voting in November.
