Illinois House to vote on state DREAM Act
The Illinois version does not include a path to citizenship, but its seen as a move to counter some of the anti-immigrant measures being proposed nationwide.
Right wing pushes shocking child labor measures
Currently the number of youth who are unemployed, especially youth of color, has risen to a level not seen decades.
McDonald's risking kids' health, say opponents
Critic's say McDonald's has trotted out a range of public relations and sales gimmicks aimed at "nutria-washing" its image to bolster its profits.
Baltimore students protest cuts
tudents at the Baltimore School for the Arts boycotted their classes May 13 to protest the layoff of teachers and other cutbacks forced by budget cuts in the city, state and nation.
Students sit in at University of Washington
At least 25 students were arrested after occupying a campus administrative building in protest of the University of Washington's contract with Sodexo, a giant food service provider.
"Study-in" becomes "lock-in" and a professor speaks out
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - On April 27, nine students launched a "study-in" at the office of Rutgers University president Richard L. McCormick. The students soon found themselves in a kind of "lock in" as they were not allowed to retrieve their back packs or get food from supporters outside.
Calif. bill would add LGBT history in public schools
Lawmakers are considering a bill to make sure the historical contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people are accurately portrayed in public schools.
Class of 2011 faces worst jobs crisis ever recorded
Students graduating this year face the worst labor market ever encountered by a graduating class.
Students, faculty occupy building to protest cuts
Students and faculty at California State University in East Bay marched to administration offices, then occupied the building in protest.
African Americans, women and youth hit hard
The Republican assault on the public sector threatens to accelerate the rate at which public employees are being laid off, with especially dire consequences for African Americans and women.
