Thousands protest police violence in Staten Island
The marchers, from all five New York City boroughs, called for reforms in the process of disciplining police officers who use unlawful force, and in police officer training.
Detroit water crisis shows the reality of our current social system
Imagine coming home from work or school and not having access to water for cooking dinner, or not being able to take a shower after a hard day's work.
Protestors stand their ground against racism and ignorance
The pro-Darren Wilson folks were screaming rage-soaked insults, but the protestors stoically chanted back in unison.
Community and labor stand together in peaceful cry for justice for Eric Garner
"The people in this crowd should have this amazing view: It's a sea of people of every culture and heritage coming together for change."
Rights groups sue feds over immigrant families
"What we are seeing in Artesia is nothing less than a sham process that values expediency over justice".
New generation finds its voice and power in Ferguson, Mo.
Each had attended multiple demonstrations and strategizing meetings, protected protesters and property from police violence or acts of looting and led marches up and down the street.
NLRB: Don't stick workers with tax bill on lump sum back pay
The key part of the ruling is the board's statement that orders companies to pay Social Security and compensate the workers for the extra income tax liability they facefor back pay.
Community-labor coalition cheers minimum wage ordinance in San Diego
But even as the San Diego Labor Council hailed the new measure, it warned about an underhanded petition to undermine it.
Federal court ruling a victory for 700 arrested on Brooklyn Bridge
"This is a major victory upholding the fundamental constitutional rights of people to engage in First Amendment-protected activity in New York City."
Washington state teens initiate march protesting killing of Michael Brown
"I wanted to raise awareness about this issue and to support the people of Ferguson to let them know there are people here on the west coast who care about them."
