Texas
Democracy by appointment only
August 3, 2011Eighty-year old Jan Sanders, a well known Democratic Party activist, went up to the senator's office, but found it locked.
Read more
Texas education board votes in favor of reason
August 1, 2011The Texas Board of Education voted 14-0 on July 22 to approve high school textbook supplements that promote a scientifically accurate understanding of evolution and the beginnings of life on earth.
Read more
Texans soak up union culture
July 27, 2011Old and new union songs, poetry and information were presented to a group of about 50 people from all over the area.
Read more
Employers cheat workers and the tax man
July 26, 2011Construction companies are cheating the state out of as much as $175 million a year, according to a commentary by the Texas AFL-CIO.
Read more
UAW sues military contractor over union-busting
July 21, 2011A UAW local filed labor charges against giant military contractor Bell Helicopter for "an attempt to weaken and eliminate the union."
Read more