Would-be president Christie exposed by his New Jersey record
While Chris Christie campaigns for the presidency, the people of New Jersey continue to suffer the consequences of his disastrous policies.
Walker offers rightwing policies tried and tested in his Wisconsin lab
Wisconsin stands as the actual laboratory of failure for Republican ideology and pain for the people.
Marchers in Phoenix demand an “Arpaio-free” Arizona
"We won't have justice in Maricopa County until Federal immigration agents get out of the county jail and stop relying on prejudiced policies."
Labor leaders meet with Bernie Sanders
"We thought it was important to hear his ideas: how he plans to take on the big-money interests that are strangling our political system and our economy."
American Federation of Teachers endorses Hillary Clinton
Weingarten put the union's endorsement in the context of scrapping the Bush-era No Child Left Behind and its teach-to-the-test penalizing of students and schools.
AFL-CIO statement on Scott Walker announcement
Trumka released a statement in response to Gov. Walker's upcoming announcement that he is running for president of the U.S.
Millions across America celebrate LGBT pride
Streets were packed with crowds cheering and talking about the Friday Supreme Court decision.
South Chicago community faces down prep school board over firings
"Telling teachers that they might lose their health insurance if they unionize is not living honestly."
In 6-3 decision, Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act
"After more than 50 votes in Congress to repeal this law, after multiple challenges to this law before the Supreme Court, the Affordable Care Act is here to stay."
Chicagoans rally for an end to racist violence
After reading the names and short biographies of the slain, the mournful airs gave way to determination as the emcees brought forth speakers from the crowd.
