A call for “foreclosure-free zones” at Detroit “people’s hearing”
UAW International Vice-President Cindy Estrada has called on union members to mobilize to create "foreclosure-free zones," to halt the eviction threats that have affected families.
Texas plant blast explainable, not excusable
The plant's owner apparently didn't disclose the dangers there, and the government agencies responsible for protecting the area also failed. Profoundly.
Scandal, smandal, sign me up for Obamacare!
It's true that liberal and progressive - frankly political - organizations have taken advantage of the 501(c)(4) tax exempt provisions too, but not on the scale of the tea party.
Education coalition assails wide use of temporary faculty
Elite colleges are being reserved for the very wealthy and higher education for the 99 percent becoming more standardized, impersonal, low quality or completely out-of-reach.
Despite growing revenue, Calif. governor shrinks budget proposal
Not surprisingly, Republican legislators praised Brown's budget, with Republican Assembly leader Connie Conway calling it "realistic."
Republicans add AP to Obama “scandal” pile
"We regard this action by the Department of Justice as a serious interference with AP's constitutional rights to gather and report the news."
Baltimore joins civil rights march to D.C.
"What an incredible sight! I crept along until I reached the march and honked and waved and hollered, 'You are doing the absolutely right thing!'"
Battle over immigration reform starts in Congress
This past week, the battle over immigration reform intensified in Congress.
Seven undocumented demonstrators arrested at immigration detention center
At the Broadview Detention Center, more than 150 demonstrated, calling on the Obama administration to suspend deportations, which they say are tearing families apart.
