Steve Leigh UW caves after no-sweats protest Under pressure from activists, the University of Washington announced it is terminating its licensing agreement with the anti-union Russell Corp.
David Judd Columbia demands justice for Palestine Students at Columbia University are taking up the fight for Palestinian rights and organizing to demand the university's divestment from Israel.
Ashley Smith The plan to not end the occupation of Iraq Barack Obama's decision to maintain a "residual" occupying force is shaped by the conventional wisdom that the U.S. is finally winning in Iraq. It's not.
Elizabeth Schulte Taking a stand...on the necks of the jobless In a stunt to oppose Barack Obama's stimulus plan, Republican governors are turning down millions of federal dollars intended to help the unemployed.
Adam Sanchez Why bail out Merritt Paulson? He wants to follow in his father's footsteps of socializing risk and privatizing profit--by getting Portlanders to spend millions on sports stadiums.
Eamonn McCann Humanitarian or tax cheat? "Make Bono Pay Tax." That was the most eye-catching placard on a recent 120,000-strong march against austerity measures in Ireland.
Cindy Kaffen Protesting cuts at the LA Times Union members and their supporters rallied at the Los Angeles Times headquarters to protest management's union-busting tactics.
Jeffrey Boyette Hotel workers fight for card check Hundreds joined UNITE HERE for a rally to kick off a boycott of two San Francisco hotels that are resisting efforts to unionize.
John Green Castro Valley teachers speak out Wearing all black to mourn the loss of public education, more than 125 teachers and parents rallied against budget cuts.
Eric Ruder A new movement against Israel’s apartheid Israel's Gaza assault has stirred a commitment among people around the world that the time has come to do something about the war on Palestinians.
