racism
Government wage freeze — a bad idea
November 30, 2010Obama announced his proposal for a two year wage freeze for all non-military government workers. The proposal is a terrible idea. It's bad for the economy and feeds into racist, anti-worker stereotypes of the "lazy" public...
Read moreTime to end stop-and-frisk policing
November 10, 2010Crime rates have dropped, but the unconstitutional, and therefore criminal, harassment of black and brown youth is on the increase. This racial profiling is anti-worker. It must be stopped.
Read moreOne-half of black youth with diplomas jobless
November 3, 2010Already facing disproportionately high levels of unemployment due to systemic racial discrimination, the recession removed job opportunities for nearly half of those with diplomas and eligible for work.
Read moreCharges of coverup, racism in police shooting
November 2, 2010Details surrounding the fatal police shooting of Pace University football player Danroy Henry are murky, but a police leak has spurred charges of racism and a coverup.
Read moreAre women breaking for Republicans?
October 29, 2010If the recent New York Times poll is right, women are breaking for Republicans in the midterm election. But the real poll comes on Nov. 2.
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