California
West Hollywood becomes first U.S. city to ban sale of fur
September 27, 2013For the first time in this country's history, the Californian city of West Hollywood has banned the sale of fur, in keeping with its tradition of upholding the values of animals and their wellbeing.
Read moreCovered California rolls out education campaign for October enrollment
September 16, 2013Covered California will not be available to undocumented residents (leaving an estimated three million residents without coverage) or to people who are now incarcerated.
Read moreEnd of prisoners’ hunger strike marks new phase in struggle
September 5, 2013In a dramatic announcement Sept. 5, leaders of the nine-week-long hunger strike by California prison inmates said they are suspending their strike.
Read moreCalif. prison hunger strike nears two-month mark
September 3, 2013The strikers' core demands include ending long-term solitary confinement and group punishment, and offering SHU inmates more constructive programs and activities.
Read moreFast food workers’ strike is “March on Corporate America”
August 30, 2013At yesterday's fast food workers strike, Rep. Barbara Lee told workers, " There's no way workers should have to work for minimum wage and still have to rely on food stamps, Section 8 and Medicaid."
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