U.S.
Illinois House to vote on state DREAM Act
May 27, 2011The Illinois version does not include a path to citizenship, but its seen as a move to counter some of the anti-immigrant measures being proposed nationwide.
Read moreWomen’s labor coalition honors Irene Hull
May 27, 2011Women are being thrown under the bus as states and the nation try to reduce deficits by slashing budgets.
Read moreWhite House says it’s eliminating useless rules, but not deregulating
May 26, 2011For the first time in history, the federal government has undertaken a "look back" to eliminate anachronistic, redundant or unwarranted regulations.
Read moreN.J. Supreme Court upholds right to public education
May 26, 2011The court's decision continues a 136-year struggle by public education advocates to have a "thorough and efficient" education for all the state's children.
Read moreRight wing pushes shocking child labor measures
May 26, 2011Currently the number of youth who are unemployed, especially youth of color, has risen to a level not seen decades.
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