White House to hold Twitter town hall
The White House will host the first ever "Twitter town hall" Wednesday, July 6, on the economy and the president's plan to create jobs.
What's at stake in Minnesota shutdown: video
A video produced by the Labor Education Service outlines the many public services being affected by the state government shutdown.
Black Caucus demands immediate action on jobs
The CBC will be hosting a "For the People Jobs Initiative" in several urban areas stricken by high unemployment.
L.A. alliance organizes to block right-wing attack
The Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy may be the far right's next target, but it is organizing to "get in front" of an Andrew Bretibart/Karl Rove type attack.
Minn. government shutdown puts thousands out of work
Minnesota's sluggish economy, struggling to recover from the recession, will be rocked by the layoffs of 23,000 state employees and thousands of others.
Chicago workers protest phony job creation
About 20 activists gathered in front of the Chicago Club to confront the CEO of Motorola Solutions, Greg Brown.
MySpace sale is a tale of caution
In an era where Facebook and Twitter dominate the scene, MySpace, which saw its peak in popularity in 2006, has been rendered irrelevant.
There is no Social Security crisis (with video)
Nancy Altman, co-director of Social Security Works, explains why the highly-successful program is stronger than you might think.
On deficit, Obama says "corporate jet owners" should pay fair share
President Barack Obama ratcheted up the pressure yesterday on Republicans to get off their our-way-or -the-highway position in the debt/deficit talks.
Rhode Island passes civil unions bill, with controversy
The Rhode Island state Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to legalize same-sex civil unions, sending the bill to the governor for his expected signature.
