Convergence in Jacksonville to call for Marissa Alexander's freedom
Regional and national activists will come together to support domestic violence survivor Marissa Alexander and strengthen opposition to mandatory minimum sentencing.
Victory for Al-Arian but justice still denied
All criminal charges were dropped against Palestinian leader, Dr. Sami Al-Arian on June 27, a ruling greeted by those who have fought for nearly two decades to free him.
In about-face, lawmakers uphold Saturday mail delivery
After lobbying by the nation's postal unions - and questions from non-partisan auditors about savings claims - a key GOP-run House committee reversed course.
AFGE hits plans to force "Internet only" on Social Security recipients
Despite huge past problems with electronic verification , the Social Security Administrationis charging ahead with a plan to force almost all recipients into Internet-only communication.
CPUSA’s 30th National Convention examines challenges facing the nation
The convention was arguably the most open and broadly attended in the party's history. Events were live streamed and open to the press.
Today in labor history: Cherokee Nation begins Trail of Tears
It is estimated that nearly one third - ten to 30 percent - died in the course of U.S. government's ethnic cleansing.
Fight for $15: CPUSA Convention highlights fight for a living wage
At the Peoples World panel on June 13 called "Working for a Living: New Challenges," workers who have been part of the Fight for 15 campaign to raise fast food wages made their voices heard.
National forum on police crimes calls for civilian police accountability councils
In response to a national epidemic of police and vigilante killings, a two day "National Forum on Police Crimes" took place in Chicago, May 16-17.
Sens. Warren and Sanders, Rev. Barber inspire at New Populism Conference
The "new populism" spoken of at the conference was described, defined and delivered with hope and realism.
W.Va. NAACP calls for federal probe of police killing
The police report failed to answer three key questions: 1) Why was Jones arrested? 2) Why was he shot? and 3) Why was he shot 23 times?
