Education
Union strength grows at Illinois universities
May 9, 2011University employees and students in Chicago and at colleges throughout Illinois are stepping up union campaigns and ready to strike for their collective bargaining rights.
Read more“Cuts are nuts”: Thousands rally at Pa. Capitol
May 4, 2011Chants of "We are one" and "These cuts are nuts" rose from the spirited crowd as the rally began.
Read moreAt Michigan commencement, protest slams budget-cutting governor
May 2, 2011ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Up in the sky, a plane floated a banner reading, "Some cuts never heal" as Republican Gov. Rick Snyder gave the University of Michigan commencement address on Saturday.
Read moreCalif. bill would add LGBT history in public schools
April 22, 2011Lawmakers are considering a bill to make sure the historical contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people are accurately portrayed in public schools.
Read moreClass of 2011 faces worst jobs crisis ever recorded
April 21, 2011Students graduating this year face the worst labor market ever encountered by a graduating class.
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