Today in labor history: Paul Robeson born
On April 8, 1898 singer, actor, civil rights and labor leader, peace activist and athlete Paul Robeson was born.
Name stadium for prison company? Not on this campus
GEO Group's main niche has been profiting from immigration detention centers which have helped facilitate deportations and the separation of families.
Better know an owner: Clippers’ outrageous Donald Sterling
It is incredibly ugly that owners such as Donald Sterling can latch themselves onto the games we enjoy and wreak so much social havoc.
Today in Labor History: Paul Robeson dies
On January 23, 1976, noted singer and actor Paul Robeson died in Philadelphia.Robeson was also a legendary civil rights and peace leader and athlete.
NFL players make strong defense of LGBT equality
Many athletes have publicly stated their support for having LGBT players as their teammates, and some have supported marriage equality efforts.
Memphis Bus Riders Union rolls into summer
The Memphis Bus Riders Union was created to "raise the level of service provided by the public transit system as well as ensuring greater accountability over policies and practices."
This day in history: Muhammad Ali convicted for his anti-war stand
On June 20, 1967, boxing champion and Olympic gold medal winner Muhammad Ali was convicted of draft evasion, sentenced to five years in prison, fined $10,000 and banned from boxing for three years.
Outrage over Olympic corporate sponsors erupting around the world
Corporatization of the coming Olympic games in London is under attack from all corners of the world.
Demonstrators to focus on mass transit as a civil right
The Occupy Wall Street movement and Amalgamated Transit Union jointly declared April 4 a National Day of Action for Jobs and Mass Transit and will demonstrate in 20 cities across the country.
Senate approved transportation bill would create 200,000 jobs
The Senate-approved bill now heads to the House, where unions and workers hope it will get passed.
