Across generations: Nation’s students continue progressive fight
The United States Student Association held its 66th annual National Student Congress at the Hotel Heldrich July 19-24.
President Obama lays out his vision for the economy
The president framed the economic tasks ahead of the country as one of fixing structural problems that go well beyond the current financial crisis.
Inmates & advocates press for changes as prison hunger strike continues
A hunger strike by California prison inmates protesting prolonged solitary confinement is now well into its third week.
Danville, Va., marches for Trayvon Martin and against violence
"We need to stand up for each other."
Florida’s Dream Defenders convene their own legislative session
The Dream Defenders, a multi-racial human rights organization of youth, began their takeover of the Florida Statehouse last week.
Attorney General launches new voting rights battle
The Justice Department is opening a new front in the battle for voting rights in response to a Supreme Court ruling that dealt a major setback to voter protections.
The root causes of undocumented immigration
The right has portrayed undocumented immigration as an "invasion" of revolutionaries and criminals, orchestrated by the Mexican government; this is nonsense.
Baltimore and Philly marchers honor Trayvon Martin
Protesters marched through downtown Baltimore July 20 to voice their anger at the murder in Florida of Trayvon Martin.
Zimmerman verdict becomes rallying point for social justice action
"If anything good is to come, this is the time to build a movement," said national NAACP spokesman Eric Wingerter this weekend as his organization gathered for its national convention.
Texas Senate enacts harsh new anti-abortion laws
The Texas Senate voted 19-11 for harsh anti-abortion measures that include a 20-week ban on abortions, with no exemptions for rape or incest.
