More arrests as foreclosure protests spread
Six people were arrested December 20 when they locked arms as they attempted to enter a Bank of America branch in Missouri, refusing police orders to turn back during a protest against the bank's home foreclosures.
FCC approves controversial Internet rules
The Federal Communications Commission approved first-time regulations on companies that provide Internet service, but Al Franken is upset about it.
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg named Time’s “Person of Year”
Facebook reflects the online revolution changing the way people communicate and share information worldwide.
A tale of two struggles
The repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell and the close vote on the DREAM Act are milestones in the continuing struggle to expand democracy and equality in America.
New START hangs in the balance
Senate Republicans appeared increasingly determined to use the nuclear treaty as a political football in their drive to block all possible administration initiatives.
DADT repeal to end discriminatory policy
In what many are calling a landmark vote for expanding civil rights and equality, the US Senate voted 65-31 to repeal the discriminatory “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy in the military on Dec. 18.
DREAM Act lives on, supporters say
DREAM Act supporters, both in Congress and at the grassroots, vowed to continue the fight for justice.
Labor, environment, rights groups launch campaign for Internet expansion
The Communications Workers of America, NAACP and the Sierra Club have come together to launch a campaign for what they say is a much needed faster and more available Internet in the United States.
DREAM Act hunger strikers to end strike after 40 days
After going up to 40 days without food to show their determination to get the DREAM Act passed, strikers will take their first meal at the United Methodist Church.
Communications workers, Sen. Harkin lead fight for filibuster reform
WASHINGTON (PAI) - Saying senatorial filibusters rob workers of legislation they want and need, the Communications Workers are leading a new coalition, unveiled Dec. 15, behind Iowa Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin's filibuster reform plan.
