National
Toxic algae blooming in warm water from California to Alaska
August 5, 2015A vast bloom of toxic algae off the West Coast is denser, more widespread and deeper than scientists feared even weeks ago.
Read moreToday in labor history: Reagan fires air traffic controllers
August 5, 2015"After 1981, Reagan and his followers willingly donned the mantle of union-busters." The firing of air traffic controllers was just the beginning.
Read more“Black Lives Matter” dealing with police abuse that is anything but new
August 3, 2015"When I lived in Delaware and Maryland in the 1960s, societal racism was ugly and obvious to all who had eyes to see."
Read moreMedicare turns 50 with vigor in Los Angeles
August 3, 2015The slogan of the day was "Medicare: As American as Apple Pie."
Read moreCourt orders El Super to reinstate Fermin Rodriquez, fired organizer
August 3, 2015"I am incredibly excited to be returning to my job where I can continue to fight for dignity and respect for all El Super workers."
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