Mitt Romney: waffles and Bain in 2012
Bain Capital, the source of much of Romney's vast wealth, does little to help his job-creating credibility.
St. Louis rally opposes cuts (with video)
Over 200 community activists, union members and students rallied outside of right-wing Republican Senator Roy Blunt's office in St. Louis demanding "no cuts" to Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security.
Labor-backed think tank: Job slump will continue
There's bad news for the nation's 14 million unemployed: Two top experts at the Economic Policy Institute say the jobs slump will continue.
New campaign mobilizes for caregivers and those they serve
In addition to poor working conditions, unstable pay, and the lack of respect that are endemic to the care industry as a whole, care workers also face a unique legal barrier to obtaining just working conditions.
Jobs crisis worsens, Texans call for people power
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an increase of only 18,000 net new American jobs in June 2011.
Retirees mobilize to defend Social Security, Medicare
Rep. Murphy said that if the cap on Social Security taxes on high incomes was raised, the solvency of the fund would be secured for the future.
Howly Slim: A high note for Lavender Festival
Songwriter Howly Slim will be perfoming at the Lavender Festival in Sequim, Wash., and tells of ASCAP and BMI system that has gone "terribly wrong."
Hands off Social Security movement ignites
Lawmakers and groups representing 50 million Americans held a press conference here today demanding that Social Security cuts be taken off the deficit reduction table.
"Working dead" take over San Jose City Hall
Several young activists dressed as zombies spent the night on the steps in front of City Hall to participate in the following day's City Council meeting.
"Selective enforcement" charged in raid of Chicano activist's home
"We think the FBI was involved. We believe the FBI initiated it," Gonzales said.
