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LA neighborhood councils fight vehicle confiscations

December 27, 2010 By Luis Rivas

The South Central Neighborhood Council joined other groups calling for an end to the impoundment of unlicensed drivers' cars at traffic stops, charging that the practice targets poor, minority and immigrant communities.

Locked out workers give traditional posada new twist

December 20, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel

Re-enacting the Biblical story of Mary and Joseph was apt, because like the religious heroes, 57 janitors, cooks and other support workers have been locked out.

Families arrested at bank in foreclosure protest [with video]

December 17, 2010

Several families moved their belongings outside of a Chase Bank branch in an act of civil disobedience - and were arrested.

Demonstrators to Rite Aid: Respect workers, respect communities

December 16, 2010 By Rick Nagin

Hundreds rallied in some 45 cities Dec. 15 in a national Day of Action to protest efforts by Rite Aid to slash health coverage for its low-paid clerical and warehouse employees.

Supreme Court hears case for Calif. prisoners’ rights

December 1, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Nov. 30 in the long legal battle over the rights of California prison inmates to decent health care.