Cook County sheriff refuses to foreclose as housing crisis deepens
In a dramatic expression of public anger at the growing foreclosure crisis Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart yesterday refused to enforce foreclosures issued by big banks.
Too fat to fight
Science Daily reported recently on new analysis by Cornell University has uncovered a major threat to U.S. national security.
Texans kick off early voting
"Don't be a goat, early vote!" was the slogan on handheld signs at a voter rally on the first day of early voting in Texas.
Labor steps up efforts to prevent GOP takeover
Pollsters are now beginning to predict a better election night for Democrats than they were expecting up until now, with the unprecedented campaign the labor movement has mounted getting much of the credit.
Republicans "pledge" to slash veterans benefits
Republican Party leaders vowed in their "pledge to America" that, if they take power, they will slash veterans benefits because they are not "paid for."
Steelworkers, retirees back Democrat John Boccieri
"It is disgusting that the other side has resorted to lies directed at retirees and seniors, attempting to frighten them into voting against their own interests."
Hilton Hotel workers walk out in three cities
Hotel workers strike Hilton to protest increasing work loads at the same time the Hilton's owners are receiving $180 million in federal bailout funds.
Who is Ines Sainz?
"I like to look good, but that in no way makes me any less dedicated to the sports journalism world," Sainz wrote.
Calif. Republican faces sharp challenge
California's 3rd congressional district is emerging as one place where an incumbent Republican is on shaky ground in the Nov. 2 midterm elections.
Teamster rack up four organizing wins
The Teamsters racked up four organizing wins in late September and early October, including the first-ever union win under new voting rules.
