Illinois working families face major threat with Rauner primary win
Working families, organized labor, progressives and other democratic forces face a major threat from the right with billionaire venture capitalist Bruce Rauner.
Coalition takes UPK fight to Albany
Elected officials of all races came from across the city to show their support for the mayor's proposal that UPK be enacted and paid for by taxing those who make $500,000 and up.
Texas MoveOn takes aim at ALEC
ALEC brings together right-wing politicians and big-money corporations to write and promote anti-worker legislation throughout the country.
Feinstein blows the whistle on CIA torture
Feinstein believes the CIA destroyed or removed previously provided records of interrogations where numerous torture methods were used.
Deportees, families “come out of the shadows” with heart-rending stories
Since 2008, the Obama administration has deported almost 2 million people, more than during any other presidency.
On health care “listening” tour, GOP Guinta ignores retirees
When Guinta asked who in the room supported the Affordable Care Act, all audience members indicated their support.
Obama budget funds job creation, ups minimum wage
Obama's proposed budget for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1 would increase spending for innovative manufacturing and infrastructure improvements and raise the federal minimum wage.
Youth march and celebration inspires struggle for equality
When Mayor Toni N. Harp declared Feb. 23, 2014 as "Craig Gauthier day in the City of New Haven," the overflow crowd at the Peoples Center burst into cheers.
Fasters for families: Boehner, stop playing with our lives!
"We are taking our message to John Boehner that he must put immigration reform to a vote."
“We Tell Our Stories”— a community honors its heroes
The Oscars may be coming up this week, but in Oakland, People's World and Mamas 4 Obamas hosted an equally dramatic Feb. 22 event: "We Tell Our Stories."
