Lack of media attention to Holtzclaw trial: Do black women matter?
The trial of the former Oklahoma City police officer charged with sexually assaulting and raping 13 black women, began this Monday.
Students criticize cartoon published at University of Illinois
Cultural centers on campus released a statement condemning the publication.
Health care activists demand improved Medicare for all (with video)
"When you can keep 20 cents on the dollar in profit, and don't deliver healthcare for it, that truly is blood money."
Native student challenges California professor who denies genocide
In 1852 the California legislature paid $1.1 million to citizen militias to hunt and kill Native Americans.
Lobstermen take on Maine's tea party governor
IMLU Local 207 of the Lobstermen's Union is taking on Maine's tea party Republican Governor Paul LePage over a host of issues.
Paul Ryan promises the rightwing fringe he'll block immigration reform
Right wingers divert attention away from pro-billionaire policies that are the real cause of economic problems and inflame voters' fears.
Treston Davis-Faulkner, rest in power
National Field Director of Jobs With Justice, Davis-Faulkner was a fierce advocate for dignity, justice and self-determination for all people.
Bay area residents demand affordable housing
Workers are not going to stand for housing prices that make it impossible for them to work and live in the Bay Area.
Despite tea party senators, government shutdown avoided for now
The House and Senate have approved an agreement that will make it more difficult for right wing lawmakers to force government shutdowns for at least two years.
House passes highway-transit bill, delays rail safety
"We need to increase investments in our infrastructure and focus on the areas that will truly help create jobs and support our economy."
