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Calif. prison hunger strike nears two-month mark

September 3, 2013 By Marilyn Bechtel

The strikers' core demands include ending long-term solitary confinement and group punishment, and offering SHU inmates more constructive programs and activities.

Fast food workers’ strike is “March on Corporate America”

August 30, 2013 By Marilyn Bechtel

At 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."

California prisoners’ hunger strike enters seventh week

August 21, 2013 By Marilyn Bechtel

As a hunger strike by California prison inmates entered its seventh week Aug. 19, authorities said some 130 inmates in six prisons are refusing meals.

Booming Silicon Valley economy hides rising social inequality

August 20, 2013 By Michelle Kern

While fueling a new source of profits for Wall Street, working families are not enjoying the benefits of California's Silicon Valley economic resurgence.

Calif. unions target Republicans on immigration reform

August 15, 2013 By Kenneth Quinnell

Thousands rallied outside the office of Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in support of a comprehensive immigration policy.