Florida lawmakers put budget woes on backs of retirees
As the Florida state Senate tries to balance the budget by stripping teachers of pay and the incentive to teach in Florida, they are now going after retirees and pension plans.
GOP wages war vs. local government
In Indiana, GOP Gov. Mitch Daniels is waging war on local communities.
NYC students on Facebook, in the street over MTA cuts
Public high school students, as well as teachers and parents, are organizing in new ways against a proposalto take away free-and reduced-price Metrocards currently issued to students.
Protests continue vs. cuts in Calif.'s public higher education
Despite looming finals and the oncoming holidays, students, staff and faculty at California's public colleges and universities continue to protest.
NYC transit cuts: byproduct of giveaways to the rich
Once again, city straphangers are being threatened by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Rally rejects Governor Rell's budget cuts
Hundreds rallied on Tuesday at the state capitol to angrily protest Gov. Rell's latest proposed budget cuts.
Human Rights Day in the real world
Outside, gray skies and a chill wind cast a pall over drab storefronts and modest homes in the economically struggling West Oakland neighborhood.
N.M. teachers challenge corporate tax loopholes
Teachers, students and allies tell New Mexico lawmakers 'no cuts' to education.
