Amiri Baraka: 1934 - 2014
"He did for the English syntax what Monk did with the chord. He was an original."
City College of San Francisco wins round in accreditation battle
After hearing two days of arguments, Judge Karnow noted that the "consequences would be catastrophic" if the ACCJC were allowed to finish the disaccreditation process.
“The Great Dictator” of New Jersey crosses a bridge too far
No one who is knowledgeable about Jersey politics knows of a more reactionary, anti-labor, and personally abusive governor in the state's recent history.
Chicago People’s World gala heats up for Sunday
The 26th Annual People's World/Mundo Popular gala promises a hot time in this freezing town!
House GOP draining $600 million a week from economy
"It is fiscally irresponsible not to extend unemployment benefits. The long-run cost to the taxpayers will be much higher from disconnecting people from the labor market."
Yellen confirmed as Federal Reserve chief
"We applaud President Obama and the Senate for making sure the most talented and experienced person takes over," said AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka.
A year after Newtown, more shootings, more gun profits
"Unless there is a sustained public movement to curb guns as a source of profit, the corporate profit drive will continue to push guns to make money."
Michigan residents fast for immigration reform
Cindy Garcia delivered a heartfelt plea on behalf of her husband as she fasted during the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dec. 12.
Teachers’ leader: Schools reflect society’s polarization and anger
The "polarization and anger" running through U.S. society, as a result of the collapse of the American Dream, "is playing out in the schools as well."
Bipartisan budget deal announced
The spending increase of $63 billion is the total of a $45 billion increase for 2014 and an $18 billion increase for 2015.
