This day in history: The Great American Meatout
The day promotes a meat-free diet to improve health, protect the environment, and save animals.
Today in women’s history: Edith Nourse Rogers born, sponsored G.I. Bill
Once upon a time there existed moderate, even in certain ways progressive Republicans.
Mayor Ras Baraka tops Harlem evening of black culture and struggle
The meeting's theme was "Support City Officials Who Fight for Equality, a Living Wage and Against Racism."
Garcia's work puts fairness first, longtime supporter says
"One thing about Chuy Garcia is that he will stand for what is right and he will stand for unity, he has done it when it was not an easy thing to do."
Wall Street bonuses equaled double annual pay of minimum wage workers
Wall Street banks handed out $28.5 billion in bonuses to their 167,800 employees last year, up 3 percent over 2013, according to figures from the NY State Comptroller.
St. Louis Workers Ed Society: a mix of Motown and activism
What do you get when you mix Motown music and activism? Answer: The St. Louis Workers' Education Society.
Former Cuban Five prisoner seeks friendship with U.S.
"Keep the solidarity movement going in the fight to lift the blockade. Please extend our deepest gratitude to all."
Mine owner could get up to 30 years for West Virginia deaths
"When safety standards are cut, miners die. It's that simple. Let's not get to that point."
Selma commemoration a testimonial to victory of struggle
"What a glorious task we are given," said Obama. "We know the march is not yet over, the race not yet won. Change depends on what we do."
Remembering Vietnam: landmark protest will be commemorated May 1-2
A march on the 50th anniversary of the first national protest against the Vietnam War will be held over Apr. 29- May 2 in Washington D.C.
