Video: Red school bus tour stops in New Haven
NEW HAVEN - Young people from as far south as Washington D.C. flocked to the New Haven People's Center over the weekend, the latest stop on the Red School Bus tour.
Foxhole atheists fight for right to rock
Soldiers organized Rock Beyond Belief in Fort Bragg, N.C., only to have it effectively cancelled by army brass at the last minute.
Texas joins national protests
Activists note even in Republican dominated Texas, protests for public workers and labor rights have been occuring throughout the state almost every day.
In Cleveland, outrage at Kasich "slash-and-sell" plan
Public officials, labor, religious and community leaders in Cleveland denounced the "slash and sell" budget proposed by Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich at a town hall meeting last week.
Video: Chicagoans march on monthly jobs report
Chicago Jobs with Justice joined with U.S. Uncut and other community allies and marched on the Bank of America, demanding that the financial giant pay its fair share of federal taxes
Female student wins right to wear tuxedo to prom
18-year-old Belinda Sanchez was shocked when her principal told her she couldn't wear a tuxedo to prom.
“We Are One” actions honor King and Chavez
Hundreds of thousands will join nationwide actions on April 4 under the banner "We Are One" to fight for all working people.
California Senate approves “card check” bill on Cesar Chavez’ birthday
The California State Senate honored the legendary labor leader by approving legislation for farm workers seeking union representation.
“Odd couple” backs BUILD Act for jobs
The leaders of the AFL-CIO and the Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to push a law that would create millions of well-paid jobs.
Obama outlines plan to reduce U.S. oil use
The U.S. can neither depend on foreign sources of oil nor will it ever produce enough on its own to cover its needs, Obama said.
