Mobilizing in August is key for immigrant rights
The first priority is to pressure Republicans to support legalization of the 11 million undocumented immigrants.
Mass arrests at immigration protest spur coalition to remake America
In a jail cell in the nation's capital, top leaders of 40 powerful labor/progressive groups found they had plenty of time to hash out plans for essentially remaking America.
Latino voters' relevance in mid-term elections examined
"Where do these Latinos stand on immigration reform? How do they feel on the debate over it so far? We decided to explore their views."
Mixed verdict, mixed response in Bradley Manning case
It is now up to a military judge to determine if Bradley Manning will spend the rest of his life in prison even after being acquitted of the most serious charge against him.
City College of San Francisco: 99% vs. corporate education reform
The teachers union and the Save CCSF coalition believe that the agency is following a corporate agenda in the fight over accreditation of the San Francisco college.
Across generations: Nation’s students continue progressive fight
The United States Student Association held its 66th annual National Student Congress at the Hotel Heldrich July 19-24.
President Obama lays out his vision for the economy
The president framed the economic tasks ahead of the country as one of fixing structural problems that go well beyond the current financial crisis.
Inmates & advocates press for changes as prison hunger strike continues
A hunger strike by California prison inmates protesting prolonged solitary confinement is now well into its third week.
Danville, Va., marches for Trayvon Martin and against violence
"We need to stand up for each other."
Attorney General launches new voting rights battle
The Justice Department is opening a new front in the battle for voting rights in response to a Supreme Court ruling that dealt a major setback to voter protections.
