On the other side of Ferguson, a different kind of protest
Pulling together, volunteering and pitching in when city leaders seemed unable or unwilling to - just added to the unity building during a time of profound crisis.
U.S. schools more segregated than in 1954
The new segregation, by class and income, harms students just as the old state-legalized segregation in the Solid South did.
Coalition tells president racial injustice underlies Michael Brown killing
Michael Brown is only the latest in a long list of black men and boys who have died under eerily similar circumstances.
Thousands protest police violence in Staten Island
The marchers, from all five New York City boroughs, called for reforms in the process of disciplining police officers who use unlawful force, and in police officer training.
Detroit water crisis shows the reality of our current social system
Imagine coming home from work or school and not having access to water for cooking dinner, or not being able to take a shower after a hard day's work.
Protestors stand their ground against racism and ignorance
The pro-Darren Wilson folks were screaming rage-soaked insults, but the protestors stoically chanted back in unison.
Community and labor stand together in peaceful cry for justice for Eric Garner
"The people in this crowd should have this amazing view: It's a sea of people of every culture and heritage coming together for change."
Rights groups sue feds over immigrant families
"What we are seeing in Artesia is nothing less than a sham process that values expediency over justice".
New generation finds its voice and power in Ferguson, Mo.
Each had attended multiple demonstrations and strategizing meetings, protected protesters and property from police violence or acts of looting and led marches up and down the street.
NLRB: Don't stick workers with tax bill on lump sum back pay
The key part of the ruling is the board's statement that orders companies to pay Social Security and compensate the workers for the extra income tax liability they facefor back pay.
