New York
Mott’s strike takes national stage
September 2, 2010As of August 30, the 300 workers at the Mott's plant in Williamson, N.Y., have been on strike for 100 days.
Read moreNew York elections not just about Cuomo
August 31, 2010Figuring out who to vote for in New York State this year is trickier than usual for those who want to advance labor rights, equality and democracy.
Read moreHysteria over Islamic center claims first victim
August 27, 2010New York City taxi driver Ahmed Sharif was stabbed in the throat by a passenger, apparently for the sole reason of being a Muslim.
Read moreIraq/Afghanistan vets give support to Islamic center
August 26, 2010Veterans call Islamic center near Ground Zero "about as pro-America as one can get."
Read moreNew law seen as victory for trafficked women
August 18, 2010Governor David Paterson signed into law a bill stipulating that a person who has been the victim of sex trafficking can go back to court to have arrests for prostitution erased from their record.
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