Supreme Court upholds health care law
In a historic decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld virtually all of the health reform law to extend health coverage to most uninsured Americans.
Title IX women’s equality law marks 40th anniversary
The measure, an amendment to the 1964 Civil Rights Act, prohibited gender inequality in federally funded education programs and institutions.
After Court smackdown of Arizona, DREAMers speak out
President Obama recently ordered an end to deportation of young people who have been brought to this country as children.
Gay pride parades celebrate "landmark year"
Under sunny skies and seas of rainbow flags, millions of Americans participated in gay pride parades across the country June 24, celebrating what many are calling a "landmark year" in advances for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality.
St. Lawrence Seaway opened June 26, 1959
Today in labor history: The 189-mile-long St. Lawrence Seaway opened
Progressives say stakes in 2012 'higher than ever'
With over 80 progressive organizations participating, the ninth annual conference of the Campaign for America's Future opened in Washington under the banner of "Take Back the American Dream."
Musicians getting same harsh treatment as steelworkers
Violinists of the world, unite? Orchestra musicians across the U.S. are getting the same harsh treatment by management as steelworkers, city and state workers and others.
Memphis Bus Riders Union rolls into summer
The Memphis Bus Riders Union was created to "raise the level of service provided by the public transit system as well as ensuring greater accountability over policies and practices."
Supreme Court strikes down most of Arizona immigration law
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down three parts of Arizona's immigration law today, but permitted one of the key parts to stand in a split decision.
Southwest baggage handlers fight privatization
"We don't want to outsource our jobs. We're gonna keep on fighting till we get a decent contract."
