Today in black history: Du Bois organized Pan African Congress
W.E.B. Du Bois was an early proponent of Pan-Africanism and helped organize several Pan-African Congresses to free African colonies from European powers. The first of those was on Feb. 19,1919.
Ted Nugent shoots his mouth off after Obama gun control remarks
Yesterday Nugent proved that he has no respect for the president, nor for those who fell victim to the country's unchecked wave of gun chaos.
Immigration reform fight begins in earnest
The move for reform has been spearheaded by undocumented youth themselves, but also includes Obama, sections of the Democratic Party, labor, churches and other community organizations.
Despite the NRA, most Americans favor gun control
Now is the time to bring about meaningful change and mobilize progressives to support those fighting for change.
Trumka: Pols who cut Social Security increases will get cut
The AFL-CIO will work for that, federation President Richard Trumka says.
Gun control battle opens in Senate
"Speaking is difficult, but I need to say something important," Giffords told the senators. "Violence is a big problem. Too many children are dying."
NYC Council bans hiring discrimination against unemployed
While this important anti-discrimination measure passed overwhelmingly in the city council by a 44-4 vote, opposition continues from employers and their advocates.
The woman whose name I carried on a cold winter day
Thousands of people traveled to Washington on Satuday, Jan. 26, for a national March for Gun Control. Here is one marcher's reflections on the day.
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.
Senate inundated with demands to end “silent” filibuster
Senate offices are getting buried under tens of thousands of letters and a huge coalition has managed to spur one million calls into the Capitol.
