Although May Day was founded to honor a U.S. labor struggle, few workers in this country know its origin, because our history is largely untold. May 1, 2009
Barack Obama's election was part of a shift from an era of conservative dominance, and that evolution is likely to continue, independent of what Obama does. April 29, 2009
Having won the helm in the midst of a hurricane, Barack Obama is steadfastly steering the ship of state on the same catastrophic course as his predecessor. April 24, 2009
Whether the statistics show continued recession or a weak recovery, there's one economic fact no one can dispute--things are a lot worse for U.S. workers. April 23, 2009
If the president can dedicate hundreds of billions to bank bailouts, he certainly has the power to offer real help to the unemployed and those losing their homes. April 22, 2009
Different political approaches are emerging inside the LGBT struggle over what our aims should be--and how we should fight to achieve them. April 21, 2009
Employers are worrying about the "Starbucks problem"--the possibility that their employees might follow the example of baristas and join the union. April 17, 2009
Now isn't the time to cheerlead Obama because those who oppose him on the right are knuckle-dragging lunatics. Now is the time to agitate. April 23, 2009
United Educators of San Francisco won a victory in blocking layoffs, but union leaders won’t oppose a retrograde state ballot measure, Proposition 1A. April 22, 2009
Activists and supporters of equal-marriage rights celebrated a huge victory this week, as Vermont became the fourth state to recognize same-sex marriage. April 10, 2009
At present, you would still define Obama as a centrist, but I think there's some wiggle room where forces on the left need to be pushing. April 28, 2009
A new book recounts the struggle of Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers to bring the treatment of farmworkers to national attention. April 9, 2009
The Gaza Music School--one of the few places where children could learn music in the region--was destroyed by Israeli bombs. Now it will be rebuilt. April 16, 2009
Over 500 nurses, union workers and health care activists came to Los Angeles to have their voices heard for a national single-payer system. April 14, 2009
Student activists won a victory when they forced the CIA to cancel its recruitment session at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. April 13, 2009
Mayor Brian Stratton says he is considering disbanding the city's scandal-ridden police force and asking the state to declare martial law. April 8, 2009
