Hundreds continue Selma-Montgomery march across Alabama
In addition to shining a light on current day attacks on voting rights, immigrant rights and workers rights. marchers yesterday added the fight for universal public education to their agenda.
Union workers craft the Oreo cookie - America's 100-year favorite
Oreos - with their dark chocolate shells and creamy white center - have been a household name for a long time. Today marks the 100th anniversary of the sandwich cookies, reports the AFL-CIO blog.
After “slut” diatribe, can Limbaugh show survive, and should it?
Is it OK for a major radio host, Rush Limbaugh, to use the public airwaves for character assassination?
Calif. students rally to save higher education
Signs proclaimed, "Save our university!" "Cut fees now, save public education!" and "Millionaires tax of 2012,"
Thousands kick off Selma to Montgomery march
Organizers say that, more than a commemoration, the march this week is a demonstration against modern day attacks.
Chicago residents win 10-year battle for clean air
The plants are considered two of the dirtiest in the nation and the single largest source of greenhouse gas emission in Chicago.
Michigan says "Stand up for democracy"
"In this country we are not supposed to have czars or dictators, we are supposed to have elected officials we can hold accountable."
Georgia sheriff condemns proposed anti-picketing law
At a press conference yesterday, leaders of numerous civil rights, community, faith, environmental and labor organizations also condemned the bill.
“Unapologetic:” the Chicago Six in criminal court
Six undocumented students known as the Chicago Six returned to court after having been arrested during a protest against U.S. immigration policy.
Public workers leader calls for united action to save union, civil rights
"You gave voice to what I have been feeling for so long," exclaimed several participants in response to a speech by Raglan George.
