civil rights
Today in labor history: SNCC founder Julian Bond was born
January 14, 2014Today people from around the country and globe are wishing the long time civil rights giant, Julian Bond, a very happy birthday.
Read moreAn unhappy anniversary of Citizens United
January 8, 2014Mid-January of 2014 marks the unhappy fourth anniversary of one of the defining moments in U.S. politics. No, not an election, but a court ruling.
Read moreDeclare yourself #IdleNoMore
January 7, 2014Idle No More has grown to become much more than just a slogan for a movement on environmental and Indigenous rights.
Read more2013: Year of the bold new labor movement
December 20, 2013This year organized labor joined with community, civil rights and other organizations and, together, they fashioned themselves into a new movement.
Read moreMy top 10 for 2013: political, personal and fun
December 17, 2013A couple of weddings, a few marches, sangria and football in snow: looking forward to new adventures in 2014.
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