Government urged to curb wage theft
Wage theft comes through arbitrary employer rulings that workers are "independent contractors." That's a form of fraud that hurts workers, honest employers and governments, too,
Remember Trayvon Martin, with video
One year ago, George Zimmerman shot and killed 17 year-old Trayvon Martin because he thought the young man looked suspicious. And one year later, what happened that night still outrages us.
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."
Environment watchdogs demand long suspension for BP
BP should be banned from receiving U.S. government contracts for the entirety of its five-year probation period because it has a proven track record of irresponsibility and dishonesty, Public Citizen said.
Petition drive seeks freedom for Oscar Lopez Rivera
Supporters of Oscar Lopez Rivera have kicked off a petition drive asking President Barack Obama to grant clemency to the Puerto Rican independentista,
Watchdog group says debate should address High Court nominations
With the presidential debates coming up, the Alliance for Justice is insisting that debate moderators press the candidates to discuss the types of nominees they would propose for the High Court.
Government paid to influence Cuba 5 jury
Miami area newspapers and television outlets blanketed the region with reports and editorials directed against the Five before and during their trial that ended in 2001.
Trayvon Martin's parents urge change to Florida's "Shoot First" law
A coalition led by national civil rights organizations along with Trayvon Martin's parents today delivered more than 375,000 signed petitions calling for reform or repeal of Florida's "Shoot First" law.
Did Dharun Ravi verdict bring justice for Tyler Clementi?
Tyler Clementi, a freshman at Rutgers University, where I have taught for 41 years, committed suicide.
Immigrant rights activists say keep families together
Vargas, the father of four U.S. citizen children, has led a crime free life but now sits in a Monroe County jail.
