Michigan students exposed to high levels of pollution
A new study reveals that most of Michigan's public school students are exposed to high levels of pollution and GOP lawmakers there are ignoring steps to correct the problem.
"Cuts are nuts": Thousands rally at Pa. Capitol
Chants of "We are one" and "These cuts are nuts" rose from the spirited crowd as the rally began.
At Michigan commencement, protest slams budget-cutting governor
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Up in the sky, a plane floated a banner reading, "Some cuts never heal" as Republican Gov. Rick Snyder gave the University of Michigan commencement address on Saturday.
Calif. bill would add LGBT history in public schools
Lawmakers are considering a bill to make sure the historical contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people are accurately portrayed in public schools.
Class of 2011 faces worst jobs crisis ever recorded
Students graduating this year face the worst labor market ever encountered by a graduating class.
Congressional Black Caucus would boost social programs & revenue
Continuing a 30-year-long tradition, the Congressional Black Caucus April 14 presented its alternative budget for fiscal 2012 to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Students, faculty occupy building to protest cuts
Students and faculty at California State University in East Bay marched to administration offices, then occupied the building in protest.
Thousands at Michigan Capitol: We are the people
A cross-section of the people's movement poured into the Michigan Capitol grounds today with this message: "We are the people - protect us, not the CEOs."
Chicago fights education cuts
Republican budget cuts served as the backdrop for a recent labor and community rally and march sponsored by the Chicago Teachers Union.
In Texas, thousands rally to "Save our State"
Days after 1,000 union-inspired protests rattled America, tardy Texans held their statewide coalition march and rally.
