California
Global protests say: Cut military spending, fund human needs
April 14, 2011Stephanie Miyashiro, her voice brimming with emotion, said, "What grieves me most about what's going on is that I think some of our friends are going to die."
Read moreStudents, faculty occupy building to protest cuts
April 14, 2011Students and faculty at California State University in East Bay marched to administration offices, then occupied the building in protest.
Read moreCalifornia Senate approves “card check” bill on Cesar Chavez’ birthday
April 1, 2011The California State Senate honored the legendary labor leader by approving legislation for farm workers seeking union representation.
Read moreA new low, even for California Republicans
March 25, 2011Two Republican votes are needed in each legislative house, and GOP leaders have announced that any Republican who votes for more taxes will be considered a traitor.
Read moreFoundry workers strike to save their healthcare
March 23, 2011A strike yesterday of over 450 workers in one of the largest foundries on the west coast brought production to a halt Sunday night, at Pacific Steel Castings.
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