
Right-wing blogger Andrew Breitbart dead at 43
Andrew Breitbart, a right-wing blogger and provocateur known for his attacks on labor, peace, civil rights and a host of other progressive organizations died late last night at the age of 43.

Anonymous: A glimpse behind the masks
n a new video released by politically active hacking collective Anonymous, the group has declared war on the U.S. government.

Lessons from East Haven for dignity, justice and respect
Hundreds of immigrants who live or work in East Haven were joined by union members, elected officials and supporters.

Virginia GOP goes after unions with extreme measures
This will not be the end of the Republicans' 2012 anti-labor campaign.

Rev. Franklin Graham apologizes to President Obama for questioning his faith
Rev. Franklin Graham has issued an apology for questioning President Obama's faith. The evangelist son of Billy Graham in an interview on Morning Joe, when asked about the president's faith, repeatedly said, "I don't know, ask him."

Is Ben & Jerry’s fortune cookie ice cream insulting or not?
Some doubt the fortune-cookie ice cream is really a problem, but others say it reflects how little most Americans know about Asian Americans.
U.S. report backs Steelworker warning on oil supply
Now, the Steelworkers say, it's up to the government to do something about it.

First black actor to win an Oscar: Hattie McDaniel
Roles in film for African Americans at the time were almost exclusively as maids and servants. McDaniel excelled at appearing in such roles, for which she received wide criticism.

Black and Latino seniors face double poverty rates
A new report says that 19.4% of Black seniors and 19%t of Latino seniors have incomes below the federal poverty line, compared to 9.4% for the senior population as a whole.

Teachers stand up and fight
Teachers with Alliance/AFT of Dallas picketed outside the administration office of the Dallas Independent School district before the board meeting on Feb. 23.

