In Obama’s hometown, people still believe
CHICAGO—It's just another cold day in the Windy City. People are going to work and school, picking up groceries, or putting in their application for help to pay their heating bill.
Oregon delivers ‘tax the rich’ message
Oregon voters sent a message to the nation yesterday, raising taxes on corporations and the wealthy to prevent cuts in education and other public services.
Jobless rate declared dire emergency
WASHINGTON—Lawrence Mishel, president of the Economic Policy Institute told a Senate hearing Jan. 21 that unemployment is a "dire emergency" that requires federal action "on a scale that can make a difference."
The Communist Party and the press: A glimpse at nine decades
Over 90 years, the Communist Party USA has been a pioneer in using reporting and media to get its message out and build mass movements.
Supreme Court goes for ‘One dollar, one vote’
The court's ruling allows corporations to spend unlimited amounts to support or oppose political candidates, leaving unions in the dust.
Why are law schools denying Black and Mexican American students?
The number of African American and Mexican American students admitted to law schools has decreased in the last 15 years, according to a recent study by a Columbia Law School professor.
Communist Party USA: 90 years of activism for socialism, democracy and peace
The Communist Party USA is celebrating its 90th anniversary. During the past nine decades it has been in the vanguard of the movement for progressive social change. Beginning in the 1920s, Communists have played central roles in the labor, civil rights and immigrant rights movements.
U.S. Communist Party challenges anti-Cuba lawsuit
The plaintiff in a lawsuit against Cuba is claiming the right to question the U.S. Communist Party on its relationship to the Communist Party of Cuba and an extensive list of Cuban institutions and personalities.
Celebrating 90 years of the CPUSA: A kid in a candy store
The Communist Party U.S.A. (CPUSA) is currently celebrating its ninetieth anniversary. September 2009 through September 2010 marks a year-long commemoration of nine decades of struggle for socialism, equality, democracy and peace.
Union leaders announce 'big improvements' in Senate's health care tax plan
Leaders of America's major unions, coming out of intense negotiations with the president and congressional leaders, said late yesterday that they were close to winning big improvements for workers in the health care reform legislation nearing completion in the Congress.
