Today in Native American history: Russell Means is born
This date in 1939 marks the birth of Russell Charles Means, activist for the rights of Native American people.
Health care activists demand improved Medicare for all (with video)
"When you can keep 20 cents on the dollar in profit, and don't deliver healthcare for it, that truly is blood money."
Bay area residents demand affordable housing
Workers are not going to stand for housing prices that make it impossible for them to work and live in the Bay Area.
Tamir Rice's family asks for special prosecutor
The family of Tamir Rice, 12-year-old Black child shot by police last November, and their attorneys denounced the nearly one-year delay in charging officers responsible.
Today in history: Catholic antiwar activist Phil Berrigan born
The American peace activist and former Roman Catholic priest, was born on this date in 1923.
CBCF National Town Hall focuses on Black Lives Matter movement
The development of the #BlackLivesMatter movement was given intense attention from many different perspectives.
Washington D.C.: Days of Action against Cuba blockade
The U.S. could profit in many ways from open relations and sharing of resources.
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.
St. Louis workers celebrate increase in minimum wage
In all, about 50,000 low-wage workers in St. Louis will see an immediate pay increase come October 15.
Demanding action on police crimes, Chicagoans push for civilian control
The marchers carried placards with the names and faces of the most recent victims of police brutality as family members marched at the front.
