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Growing economic divide fuels ire toward Silicon Valley

January 3, 2014 By Michelle Kern

SAN FRANCISCO - Protesters in San Francisco and West Oakland neighborhoods spotlighted the growing poverty and evictions in the area by targeting the private bus services provided by Silicon Valley tech companies to transport their employees...

Right wing playing role in Ukraine protests

December 11, 2013 By Emile Schepers

For more than two weeks, Ukraine and its capital, Kiev have been the site of large-scale demonstrations against the government of President Victor Yanukovych.

Central Floridians protest low wages at the world’s largest McDonald’s

December 11, 2013 By Ben Markeson

"This is a national movement and workers are going to be demanding respect, better wages, and the ability to earn a living."

Buried in my grave, before I’ll be a Walmart slave!

December 3, 2013

Walmart workers striking for higher wages here have added the element of song to their picketing, marching and chanting.

San Jose won’t give up on immigration reform

December 2, 2013 By Henry Millstein

Protestors called on Congress and the Obama administration to stop deportations and enact comprehensive immigration reform, making it clear that they weren't going to stand idly by while the Republicans in the House leadership block a...