It's baaaack! Online privacy bill CISPA returns amid protest
The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act would allow corporations to share your online data with the government in real time. CISPA has been met with strong opposition from online privacy advocates and companies.
Today in women's history: International Women's Day
March 8, International Women's Day, grew from two sources -- the struggle of working women to form trade unions and the fight for women's right to vote.
Today in women's history: Frances Perkins appointed Secretary of Labor
The appointment on March 4, 1933, made Perkins the first female cabinet member in U.S. history. She helped bring about the National Labor Relations Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Social Security Act
North Carolina "Historic Thousands" march for economic justice
Thousands poured out in for the Historic Thousands of Jones Street rally with the theme "Forward Together, Not One Step Back."
Trumka: Pols who cut Social Security increases will get cut
The AFL-CIO will work for that, federation President Richard Trumka says.
GOP, despite debt ceiling deal, avoids real issues
House Republicans have not changed their ransom demands. They've simply chosen a different hostage. For now.
Obama charts progressive course for America
Looking out at a sea of humanity, Obama delivered what is widely being described as a progressive call to action based on the theme that the nation is stronger when people act together.
Seeing Red: Huffington Post debates Communist influence in U.S.
Is communism still relevant to American politics?
Trumka: “Stand up to the bullies in Congress!”
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka warns that "the right-wing bullies in Congress are plotting to take their next hostage."
Obama tries again on fiscal cliff
President Obama is still trying to negotiate an arrangement with Congress to head off or to postpone tax increases on working people and the massive cuts scheduled to begin after Jan. 1.
