Labor leaders meet with Bernie Sanders
"We thought it was important to hear his ideas: how he plans to take on the big-money interests that are strangling our political system and our economy."
At start of N.C. voting rights trial, activists take to the streets
"When I think of the martyrs of the civil rights movement who died for the right to vote, this country should be doing everything possible to ensure all people can vote."
American Federation of Teachers endorses Hillary Clinton
Weingarten put the union's endorsement in the context of scrapping the Bush-era No Child Left Behind and its teach-to-the-test penalizing of students and schools.
AFL-CIO statement on Scott Walker announcement
Trumka released a statement in response to Gov. Walker's upcoming announcement that he is running for president of the U.S.
Netroots Conference seeks ignition of Democratic base
Netroots Nation will bring together over 3,000 progressive activists and leaders to discuss key issues and strategize for upcoming battles in 2015 and 2016.
Today in African-American history: Mary McLeod Bethune born in 1875
She organized African American women in the South to vote despite the Jim Crow poll tax and other racist restrictions.
Pelosi endorses Hillary Clinton – almost
"If you don't vote - and some in the opposition have told me that they don't want you to vote - you don't count."
Confederate flag taken down at South Carolina Capitol
The state's Senate and House voted to remove the flag; chants of "take it down" eventually morphed into chants of "U.S.A." as the flag was lowered.
Jeb Bush call for Americans to work more hours draws backlash
"It's easy for Jeb to sit extra hours at his corporate board meetings, but the average worker already clocks in 47 hours a week while wages remain stagnant."
Indigenous news: Apache Stronghold caravan, First Lady meets with tribal youth
An Apache Indian caravan is making a stop in Denver to draw attention to a land grab by a mining giant.
