legislation
San Francisco supervisors pass first-ever Retail Workers Bill of Rights
December 3, 2014The pioneering Retail Workers Bill of Rights will give an estimated 40,000 hourly workers greater stability in their schedules and hours.
Read moreCoalition demands Senate keep country-of-origin label law
December 2, 2014"COOL has been embraced by consumers who want to know where their food comes from and by family farmers who are proud to provide that information."
Read moreMaking new victims out of revictimization
November 21, 2014It is now possible in American law, under the cover of "victim relief," to create new victims by depriving them of their freedom of speech.
Read moreOp-Ed roundup: Failure of Republicans to act is why Obama must
November 18, 2014The only reason President Obama has to act on immigration reform is that House Speaker John Boehner won't.
Read moreProgressive mayors lead campaign to hike minimum wage
October 17, 2014They also committed their cities to raise minimum wages, but said a national effort is needed.
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