U.S.
Wisconsin moves from progressive “dairyland” to “plutocrats’ paradise”
January 31, 2014Wisconsin's governor is attempting to launch a presidential campaign based on his reputation for union-busting, and a state legislature that draws up legislation to satisfy the needs of one multimillionaire.
Read more
Fake checks and Internet scams top 2013 fraud list
January 30, 2014The NCL reported that fake checks accounted for almost one in every four (24.23 percent) of scams last year. But Internet scams were not far behind.
Read more
State of the Union should move us to action
January 29, 2014President Obama strongly argued for progressive and pro-worker initiatives in the face of a wall of obstruction by the Republican-dominated Congress.
Read more
Low wage workers at Pentagon walk out
January 27, 2014Low-wage workers at the focus of the nation's defense machine, the Pentagon, joined the lengthening list of fed-up workers who have walked off their jobs.
Read more
Many hoping for pro-worker State of the Union
January 23, 2014President Obama is expected to call for an increase in the minimum wage to $10.00 an hour during next Tuesday's State of the Union address.
Read more