Thousands drown out GOP at Michigan Capitol
The Rally for Michigan Families was the largest and most diverse demonstration since protests against the Republican attack began here a month ago. "The Republicans could never have a rally like this," said one participant.
Attacks on public workers put women in bulls’-eye
Women are calling Republican budget cuts and attacks on public employees a double-barreled "war on women."
1,000 rally in support of outspoken teacher, vs. bullying and cuts
Philadelphia residents rally for suspended teacher who critized school district plans to privatize eight public schools.
Feeling kinship with Japan’s tsunami victims
Posted prominently beside the road leading out of town at the mouth of the Dungeness River is a sign, "Tsunami Evacuation Route." In the past we paid little attention to it. But we are now.
Floridians to governor: You’ve got a fight on your hands
The first day of the legislative session saw "Awake the State"demonstrations in 32 cities across the state, aiming to stop Gov. Rick Scott's "skeleton budget."
Providence, R.I., dilemma: tax the rich or fire teachers
City officials are planning major slashes, but "tax the rich" bills could help Providence avoid those damaging cuts.
Campus rally and teach-in slam Ohio education cuts
Faced with the prospect of massive cuts and hikes in tuition and fees, hundreds of students at Ohio University took part in a teach-in, a rally and a march last week.
Ohio rallies show surging anger over cuts
Militant rallies in Columbus and Cincinnati on Friday voiced mounting anger at threats by Republican Gov. John Kasich to slash jobs, services and union rights.
Anger erupts over slash-to-the-bone state budget
SEATTLE - Public employee unions and the people they serve denounced the budget unveiled by Gov. Chris Gregoire, which slashes vital services and jobs.
Golden State hanging on by its fingernails
California’s budget may be about to stagger over the finish line, nearly 100 days late - but it won't be pretty.
