Immigration: Trump trumps the truth
Trump's purpose is demagogic, to toss red meat to the most extreme reactionary sections of the Republican Party base while spreading the poison of xenophobic racism around.
For Latinos, recession takes its toll
As millions nationwide remain unemployed and struggle to stay afloat in the most punishing recession since the Great Depression, civil rights and labor leaders note Latinos and communities of color continue to suffer the most in the country's current economic crisis.
Banks seize over one million homes in 2010
Banks seized more than one million homes last year, a new record - and are poised to seize more.
Corporate interests block jobs legislation
Powerful corporate interests in Congress however are blocking jobs legislation.
Desperate times in America: selling food stamps to pay bills
With high unemployment appearing to be a permanent part of the economic picture, the long-term poor are turning to increasingly desperate measures to survive.
For-profit firms jam up food stamp delivery
Extreme poverty and hunger is growing across the country, yet, a majority of states don't reach their entire eligible populations.
