Environment
Today in labor history: Cesar Chavez died
April 23, 2013Cesar Chavez was the founder and leader of the United Farm Workers union. The UFW achieved the nation's first industry-wide farm labor contracts.
Read more“Do the Math:” a review for Earth Day and beyond
April 22, 2013The basic message of the article, tour, and film is that we only need to understand three numbers to know why action is required to address climate change.
Read moreToday in labor history: First Earth Day teach-in held
April 22, 2013The late environmentalist, Sen. Gaylord Nelson, D-Wis., founded Earth Day as an environmental teach-in first held on April 22, 1970.
Read moreAn open letter to the coal companies
April 22, 2013Positions of authority, millions of dollars of personal wealth, slick public relations consultants, $1,000 per hour lawyers, privilege, and power cannot conceal the true purpose of this bankruptcy.
Read moreTexas explosion aftermath: Willie Nelson to hold benefit show
April 19, 2013A fertilizer plant in West, Texas exploded on April 17, killing 15 and injuring hundreds more.
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