Protesters shut down recruiting center
They protested the killing of 17 civilians by a U.S. soldier earlier in the month and other atrocities against Afghan civilians, and demanded an end to nearly eleven years of war.
Pomona College dispute builds on Chavez legacy
All over the country this weekend there were celebrations in honor of the 85th birthday of Cesar Chavez.
“Hoodies Up” march for Trayvon Martin
A "Hoodies Up" march and rally of nearly 1,000 filled the streets of New Haven Saturday calling for justice for Trayvon Martin.
Cesar Chavez: A true American hero
It's Cesar Chavez Day, proclaimed byPresident Obama and observed throughout the country on the 85th birth date of the late founder of the United Farm Workers union
Pro-worker Rep. Moore personalizes rape in speech
Moore provided explicit details as well as earnestness.
Poll: Arizonans oppose right-wing agenda
Arizonans, including self-identified Republicans, overwhelmingly oppose the extreme legislative agenda being pushed by lawmakers at the Statehouse.
Environment and politics: one and the same
"Capitalism is fundamentally incapable of dealing with climate change." These were the words of microbial ecologist Steve McCallister.
Wisconsin board certifies recall signatures
"Today is another historic day in democracy for the state of Wisconsin," said Phil Neuenfeldt, president of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO.
"Holiday on ICE" is anything but, immigration lawyers charge
This hearing ignored the grim reality of the U.S. immigration detention system, which is marked by abuse.
Top Dem says control of House a tossup in 2012
"My job is to elect 25 Democrats so we can stop these union-bashing, Medicare-privatizing, Social Security-destroying House Republicans," said Rep. Steve Israel.
