U.S.
Single-payer bill introduced in Congress
May 12, 2011The U.S. is one of the few nations in the industrialized world that do not guarantee health care.
Read moreThe return of the DREAM Act
May 12, 2011Democrats in Washington announced the re-introduction of the DREAM Act, a bill that would grant legal status to children of undocumented immigrants if they attend college for two years or join the military.
Read moreAlaska Tribal Summit addresses Native rights
May 12, 2011The Alaska Tribal Leaders Summit held in Anchorage May 5-7 focused on concerns over Native youth disenfranchisement and the controversial status of hunting and fishing rights.
Read moreUnions link arms with advocates for immigrant workers
May 11, 2011The AFL-CIO signed groundbreaking partnership agreements with the National Domestic Workers Alliance and the National Guestworkers Alliance.
Read moreWisconsin Republicans fast-track right-wing bills as elections loom
May 11, 2011Opponents of Gov. Scott Walker and Republican attempts to shred union and democratic rights in Wisconsin have filed enough signatures to hold recall elections for six Republican state senators.
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