Today in African-American history: Fifteenth amendment ratified
The Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits denying citizens the right to vote based on their "race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
The wedding of the century
A four-year romance became the celebration not just of two people being joined together in marriage, but that of a family's triumph over injustice and discrimination.
Obama rolls out budget plan he says will protect workers
President Obama says his proposal for the year starting October 1 would, if enacted, enhance retirement security and improve worker protections for millions of people.
Obama wants you to have cheap, fast Internet, but telecom giants don’t
On Jan. 20 during the State of the Union address, President Obama pledged "to protect a free and open Internet."
Republicans step up their attacks on immigrants
After the Republican majority was elected, Richard Trumka warned its defunding proposal "would further exploit and force our community members to continue to live and work in fear."
“Healthy Florida” plan may expand Medicaid in Sunshine State
Scott's support for expansion is very carefully limited, however.
Boston GCC union local halts deportation of Salvadoran refugee
"He may have no blood relations in the United States, but he has thousands of brothers and sisters."
Mayors back Obama’s executive action on immigration
"The president's executive action on immigration is a step forward for America. We need to support his efforts to address our broken immigration system."
Labor, environmental leaders challenge Fast Track trade deals
During a teleconference hosted today by the BlueGreen Alliance, leaders got together to ask the necessary tough questions regarding the president's support of Fast Track.
Citizens United enabling Koch brothers to take over America?
Today two billionaire brothers are able to decide the results of elections throughout the country.
