Oil plumes spreading under Gulf “like ash from a volcano”
Government officials confirmed today that oil as far as 3,300 feet below the surface is traveling in clouds through large areas of the subsea Gulf of Mexico. At a news briefing, Jane Lubchenko, of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said the subsea oil was found 42 miles northeast of the well site and also 142 miles to the southeast.
Progressives must win “hearts and minds” of working people
WASHINGTON - In the first 18 months of the Obama presidency, national health care reform was passed, SCHIP was expanded, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was passed, and the Recovery and Reinvestment Act created or saved millions of jobs. Additionally, millions of working families received tax relief and got tax credits towards the purchase of a new home or car, and the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights was passed. Furthermore, we are on the verge of passing the most sweeping financial reform legislation since the New Deal.
America's Future: We are the change, we have the power
WASHINGTON - "We are the change, we have the power," Campaign for America's Future co-director Robert Borosage told progressive leaders and activists from around the country today.
Civil rights enforcement top priority for Justice Department
Enforcement of employment, disability rights and other anti-discrimination laws have been stepped up.
As spill kills jobs BP nickels and dimes victims
As oil continues gushing into the Gulf of Mexico and the resulting environmental and economic catastrophes worsen, BP is dragging its feet on the damage claims.
Illinois budget crisis deepens, as lawmakers recess
Suffering from the worst budget deficit in state history, the Illinois legislature passed a FY 2011 budget in late May that will mean continued devastation of education and social service programs.
Jobs bill is 'light at the end of the tunnel'
Steve Lipton worked as a plumber for over 25 years - the last 16 with the same employer; the last eight as a general foreman. And then one day in January 2009, he was abruptly laid off.
Worries mount on oil spill health effects
As oil washes up on Florida beaches, scores of cleanup workers are falling ill.
Progressive meet to chart course for 2010
WASHINGTON - Thousands of progressive leaders, trade unionists and activists will strategize here June 7-9 at the America's Future NOW! Conference.
Movie review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Another title for this important Swedish film is “Men Who Hate Women.”
