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Civil rights, labor groups to hold jobs march Oct. 15

September 30, 2011 By Joe Sims

Energized by President Obama's bold call for passage of the American Jobs Act, civil rights and labor groups are calling for a national march in Washington to support it.

Gettin’ fired up and ready to go: Obama speaks at the Black Caucus

September 28, 2011 By Jarvis Tyner

President Obama must keep wearing that working-class warrior badge of honor.

Jesse Jackson calls for White House commission on poverty

September 28, 2011 By Joe Sims

Calling Appalachia "ground zero" in the fight against poverty, Jesse Jackso called for a new federal commission to fight poverty.

Morgan Freeman charges tea party motivated by racism

September 27, 2011 By Joe Sims

Oscar winner Morgan Freeman took on the tea party right last week, pointing directly to the corporate-based movement's racist intentions when attacking President Obama.

Video: LA bus riders protest transportation cuts

September 26, 2011 By Rossana Cambron

Bus riders gathered on a busy street in Los Angeles, California, recently as part of a national day of action to stop bus service cuts and fare increases.