Surprising voices say it’s time to “embrace” immigration
At Monday's "Immigration and Michigan's Economic Future" conference, CEOs, foundation leaders, New York's mayor and Michigan's Republican governor all discussed the benefits of immigration.
“Rebuild the Dream”: For Henry Rhodes it’s still out of reach
In house parties across the nation, 25,000 participants told heartfelt stories of their struggles to make the "American dream" a reality.
Budget must "respect, protect" women, coalition says
National Council of Womens' Organizations launched the Respect, Protect, Reject Campaign, and is calling on lawmakers to uphold Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and emphasize women's concerns in the talks.
Mitt Romney: waffles and Bain in 2012
Bain Capital, the source of much of Romney's vast wealth, does little to help his job-creating credibility.
Labor-backed think tank: Job slump will continue
There's bad news for the nation's 14 million unemployed: Two top experts at the Economic Policy Institute say the jobs slump will continue.
Jobs crisis worsens, Texans call for people power
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an increase of only 18,000 net new American jobs in June 2011.
Black Caucus demands immediate action on jobs
The CBC will be hosting a "For the People Jobs Initiative" in several urban areas stricken by high unemployment.
Chicago workers protest phony job creation
About 20 activists gathered in front of the Chicago Club to confront the CEO of Motorola Solutions, Greg Brown.
On deficit, Obama says "corporate jet owners" should pay fair share
President Barack Obama ratcheted up the pressure yesterday on Republicans to get off their our-way-or -the-highway position in the debt/deficit talks.
"Good Jobs" tour: Detroiters say we need jobs, not spending on war
What drove the huge outpouring, and what was missing in the lives of many in attendance was the right to a job.
