Analysis
Steve Cooper, trade union, civil rights activist dies at 77
March 28, 2012Steve Cooper, a longtime trade union, civil rights activist and member of the Los Angeles Metro Club of the Communist Party died recently in Los Angeles. He was 77.
Read moreCan labor recover from its critics? A reply to Francis Fox-Piven
March 27, 2012The labor movement has more than its share of critics. It seems like nearly everyone is ready to give it advice, whether solicited or not.
Read moreCameron went to the bottom of the ocean. So what?
March 26, 2012James Cameron made a historic solo dive in his Deepsea Challenger to the Mariana Trench.
Read moreMeat, money, and markets: More bad news
March 26, 2012We've known for some time that having too much red meat in our diets has negative health consequences.
Read moreRobot jellyfish pulls hydrogen fuel from water
March 22, 2012An underwater robot has been modeled after a jellyfish, and will be used in rescue efforts and surveillance.
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