North Carolina crowd roars at governor: "Wrong! Wrong! Wrong!!"
Nearly 5,000 protesters at a "Moral Monday" rally roared disapproval of North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory's decision to terminate federal jobless benefits.
Hyatt workers win big concessions, global boycott to end
Unite Here, representing hospitality workers, has reached a deal with Hyatt Hotels, ending a four-year bitter battle involving protests, strikes, civil disobedience and a global boycott against the chain.
Immigration bill, despite flaws, needs united push for House passage
It would still represent a major victory for immigrants, labor and the working class. It would grant legal status to most undocumented, including some who have already been ordered to depart.
Movement to restore the Fourth Amendment mobilizes for July 4
This July 4, thousands of people will be taking to the streets to "restore the fourth" - the principals of the Fourth of July and the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, i.e. the right to privacy.
Netroots Nation 13 stresses building lasting leadership
The importance of helping people find their way to help themselves and create organizations in their own communities was the main theme.
Texas "women power" blocks anti-abortion bill
AUSTIN, Texas - A severe anti-abortion bill went down to defeat June 25 thanks in part to a 10-hour filibuster by state Senator Wendy Davis of Fort Worth.
New Haven creates "jobs pipeline" to fight poverty, unemployment
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - A ribbon-cutting ceremony with Gov. Dannel Malloy and workers who are now employed through the new "jobs pipeline" program, marked the official opening of New Haven Works.
Texas executes 500th prisoner, Kimberly McCarthy (audio)
This week Texas reached a grim milestone when the state put to death a woman inmate as its 500th execution since 1976.
U.S. Supreme Court won’t rehear California’s Prop. 8
"Millions of Californians will be able to marry the person they love - with all the rights and responsibilities that go along with it."
GOP makes repressive amendment to immigration bill
The amendment would prevent any of the immigrants legalized under S 744 from achieving permanent legal status until certain requirements are met.
