Iran deal safe for now, but could face uncertain future
Though sustaining the agreement is now certain, it could very well be that the opponents have bought ways to water it down.
Event will bring activism and honor for Cuba
Upcoming activities include lobbying Congress to respect the self-determination and sovereignty of the Cuban people.
Illinois residents suffering from Rauner’s budget standoff
The budget standoff between right-wing Gov. Rauner and the pro-worker Democratic-run state legislature continues with no sign of an end.
Brooklyn reps rebuff AIPAC, back Iran deal
Four key congresspeople, three African American and one Latina, representing large concentrations of Jewish voters, came out in support of the Iran deal.
Iran deal popular with constituents of undecided representatives
A new Public Policy Polling survey finds that voters want their elected officials to vote to move it forward.
Pope's visit will elevate discussion on income inequality and wages
Labor has joined faith and civic organizations to ensure that Pope Francis' message on inclusion, solidarity and equality is amplified during his visit to the U.S. during the third week of September.
Fight over Dyett High reaches tense new stage
CPS has announced a plan for Dyett, but not the one fought for by the hunger striking community members.
Ruling on labor practices shows importance of appeals courts to workers
While the U.S. Supreme Court's worker rulings apply nationwide, they rejects most cases brought to them; that leaves worker rights in the hands of the appeals court judges.
Indigenous News: Cree woman wins beauty pageant, challenges Harper
Canadian Ashley Burnham of the Cree Nation set the political sphere ablaze when she called on Indigenous people to vote out Prime Minister Harper.
EPI plan: Tax the rich, strengthen social security, rebuild infrastructure
By 2040, federal debt would be 54 percent of gross domestic product, not the present 74 percent - and less than debt proposed by right wingers.
