California
End of prisoners’ hunger strike marks new phase in struggle
September 5, 2013In a dramatic announcement Sept. 5, leaders of the nine-week-long hunger strike by California prison inmates said they are suspending their strike.
Read moreCalif. prison hunger strike nears two-month mark
September 3, 2013The strikers' core demands include ending long-term solitary confinement and group punishment, and offering SHU inmates more constructive programs and activities.
Read moreFast food workers’ strike is “March on Corporate America”
August 30, 2013At yesterday's fast food workers strike, Rep. Barbara Lee told workers, " There's no way workers should have to work for minimum wage and still have to rely on food stamps, Section 8 and Medicaid."
Read moreCalifornia prisoners’ hunger strike enters seventh week
August 21, 2013As a hunger strike by California prison inmates entered its seventh week Aug. 19, authorities said some 130 inmates in six prisons are refusing meals.
Read moreBooming Silicon Valley economy hides rising social inequality
August 20, 2013While fueling a new source of profits for Wall Street, working families are not enjoying the benefits of California's Silicon Valley economic resurgence.
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