Unions hail NLRB official's ruling that college athletes can unionize
It would be a landmark victory for college athletes, whose scholarships are now awarded at the whim of their institutions and who have little or no protection against on-the-job injuries.
Today in Women's history: Birth of Effa Manley, baseball hall of famer
Effa Louise Manley co-owned the Newark Eagles baseball franchise in the Negro leagues with her husband Abe Manley. Her influence extended beyond baseball; she was active in the civil rights movement and a social activist.
Texas sportscaster blasts homophobia in NFL
In a searing rebuff to pervasive anti-gay attitudes in professional football, Dallas sportscaster Dale Hansen delivers a moving and insightful commentary.
Growing economic divide fuels ire toward Silicon Valley
SAN FRANCISCO - Protesters in San Francisco and West Oakland neighborhoods spotlighted the growing poverty and evictions in the area by targeting the private bus services provided by Silicon Valley tech companies to transport their employees to and from work.
Growing college football player protest demands NCAA reforms
Though many college athletes live in poverty, a protest by National Collegiate Athletic Association football players is quietly spreading across the nation.
Public transit, living wage top 2014 “people’s” agenda
"No worker should have to live off of poverty wages. People should be able to work 40 hours a week and take care of their families off of that."
Jason Collins is changing our world
Having the first "out" athlete has struck a major blow against stereotypical ideas about masculinity, and shown that sport has become a much more inclusive space.
NBA player makes history by coming out as gay
The NBA's Jason Collins made history yesterday by coming out as gay - the first time an NBA player has done so while still actively playing.
FBI seeking help after deadly Boston blasts
Federal and local investigative agencies continued to search for clues to explain the deadly Boston Marathon bombings yesterday, and people were encouraged to send in photos and videos.
Today in labor history: Jackie Robinson played his first major league game
"Jackie Robinson changed baseball, and when you've changed baseball in this country, you've changed this country!"
