Coalition of Black Trade Unionists conference highlights labors long term battles
ATLANTA – The nation’s economic crisis and the importance of the fight against racism were high on the agenda at the CBTU’s annual convention May 21-25 in this city.
'There's no way I'm going to deploy to Afghanistan'
MARFA, Texas, May 26 (IPS) - 'It’s a matter of what I’m willing to live with,' Specialist Victor Agosto of the U.S. Army, who is refusing orders to deploy to Afghanistan, explained to IPS. 'I’m not willing to participate in this occupation, knowing it is completely wrong.'
Asian and Pacific Americans support Employee Free Choice Act
Twelve organizations representing the Asian American and Pacific Islander American communities have added their voices in strong support of the Employee Free Choice Act.
Bitter news from California on Prop 8, but the fight is far from over
California Supreme Court upholds Prop 8, civil rights groups vow to keep up the fight.
Civil rights leaders rejoice in Sotomayor nomination
President Barack Obama’s May 26 nomination of New York Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court has drawn praise from Latino leaders and civil rights and women’s advocates. Sotomayor would be the first Latina justice on the high court.
Black, Latino workers hit hardest in recession, report charges
A just-released report on the economic recession documents that the crisis is hitting African Americans, Latinos and other people of color much harder than the general population with millions falling through the safety net. The report calls it a “State of Emergency.”
President Obama nominates first Latina to Supreme Court: Sonia Sotomayor
This morning President Barack Obama nominated New York Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. If approved, Sotomayor would become the first Hispanic to the high court.
ColorOfChange takes on Rush Limbaugh and GOP racism
ColorOfChange.org launched a campaign today against Rush Limbaugh and his most flagarant use of racism to date.
Green groups say E-Waste Bill is too lax
WASHINGTON, May 24 (IPS) - Environmentalists are expressing discontent over recently introduced legislation regarding the U.S.’s exporting of electronic waste, or 'e-waste'.
Many shocked over acquittals in Mexican immigrants death
PHILADELPHIA -- Many in the United States are shocked at the recent acquittals of two white teens in Shenandoah, Penn., for the beating death of Luis Ramirez, a Mexican immigrant.
