Other countries ahead of U.S. on electric cars
Where are we in regard to clean energy and fuel-efficient cars in the U.S.? It appears other countries are leading the way.
Couples celebrate new civil union law with "I do"
Chicago hosts a public celebration of the new Illinois civil union law.
West Virginia race this fall previews 2012 challenges
On the biggest economic issues of the national 2012 elections, the Democratic candidate for governor will be an ally for working class West Virginians, but a weak one.
Rebellion grows against Kasich
With a petition drive to repeal his union-busting law in full swing, Ohio Gov. John Kasich faces growing isolation and sharply declining support.
People’s World hosts awards banquet in New York
Local People's World readers and contributors held their annual Better World Awards banquet May 29, focusing on the fight for quality public education.
Anti-union Whole Foods, others sell GMF "health food"
GM foods risk both human health and that of the environment, and there is no law in the U.S. that requires genetically modified organisms to be labeled as such.
Obama scores high approval rating, but not in all areas
54 percent of Americans approve of Obama’s overall job performance, while 45 percent disapprove.
GOP rewards Northrop Grumman for slashing jobs
People here are in shock after Republicans, just before Memorial Day, voted in Congress to reward the owners of the Avondale Shipyard $310 million for putting 5,000 local people out of work.
Illinois poised to enact state DREAM Act
The measure will not impose any cost on Illinois taxpayers and could benefit as many as 95,000 immigrant youth.
Pete Seeger on youth, careers, and social movements
David Kupfer visited with Pete Seeger just before his 90th birthday in the spring of 2009. This is the second installment of a three part series based on the interviews.
