San Jose won't give up on immigration reform
Protestors called on Congress and the Obama administration to stop deportations and enact comprehensive immigration reform, making it clear that they weren't going to stand idly by while the Republicans in the House leadership block a badly needed new immigration law.
Nation rallies behind Walmart workers
The nation rallied behind Walmart workers Nov. 29, turning the traditional Black Friday shopping day into mass protests at 1,500 locations across the country.
Video: Chicago Walmart workers arrested on Black Friday
Watch the video of Walmart workers and their supporters standing up for good wages and against Walmart abuse.
Obama honors a true freedom fighter, Rev. C. T. Vivian
Rev. C. T. Vivian is one of the nation's staunchest fighters for racial equality and voting rights.
Ala. board approves pardons for “Scottsboro Boys”
The state's parole board wrote a new ending for the infamous "Scottsboro Boys" rape case Thursday morning by approving posthumous pardons more than 80 years after the arrests.
Supreme Court, 5-4, clamps down on Texas abortion providers
"This is outrageous and unacceptable - and also demonstrates why we need stronger federal protections for women's health."
Plans to make Black Friday biggest worker mobilization ever
Walmart workers, the nation's labor leaders, and community leaders from all across the U.S. announced plans to turn the busiest holiday shopping day of the year into one of the largest mobilizations of workers in U.S. history.
Ericka Huggins calls for continued conversations on race
On Monday, Oct. 28th, educator and activist Ericka Huggins spoke to students in an open forum at Laney College in Oakland, California.
Dem lawmakers: Slow down on Pacific trade bill
The lawmakers said the two pacts, especially the TPP, cover far more than trade.
Asbestos survivors blast GOP bill
One survivor calls the legislation "one-sided, unfair and unnecessary."
