Join us Tuesday to discuss “Modern genocide in South Dakota”
American Indian children of the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota Sioux nations are being removed from their homes by state officials under cover of law.
More than 100 women arrested protesting inaction on immigration
WASHINGTON-More than 100 women were arrested this week after blockading the intersection outside the House of Representatives to protest the House's inaction on comprehensive immigration reform.
Robin Hood Tax protests coming to NYC on Sept. 17
Robin Hood and his merry men and women are demanding a tax on the 1 percent next week on the second anniversary of Occupy Wall Street.
Labor Secretary Perez vows to grow middle class, "so help me God"
LOS ANGELES (PAI)-New Labor Secretary Tom Perez virtually threw away his script at the AFL-CIO Convention here, with a stem-winder speech, pledging worker protections, promising labor and the administration would do it together and with several blasts at corporate greed thrown in for good measure.
Richmond takes a daring step for homeowners
After a tumultuous meeting drawing hundreds of residents, the Richmond City Council voted to continue exploring a plan to rescue underwater mortgages by using the power of eminent domain.
Detroit bankruptcy coming to your city next, leaders warn
Detroit is the canary in the coalmine, warned speakers at a public forum on the city's bankruptcy, held this past Saturday, sponsored by Congressman John Conyers Jr.
Firefighters union leads somber 9/11 commemoration
Hundreds of union members lost their lives doing their job on that horrific day 12 years ago; the labor movement continues to honor all 9/11 victims and work like hell for those who survived.
Obama postpones Congress Syria vote
President Obama has asked Congress to delay a vote on authorizing a U.S. attack on Syria, and Americans opposed to the attack emphasize the importance of continuing public pressure on Congress and the White House for a diplomatic solution.
AFL-CIO warns Congress on immigration: no back burner
The AFL-CIO resolves to work for passage of comprehensive immigration reform with a citizenship path.
Indiana judge finds right-to-work unconstitutional
An Indiana judge ruled the state's "right-to-work" (for less) law is unconstitutional.
