Close to half of all Americans live near poverty
Tens of millions of families are working regularly but have little savings and are on the brink of disaster.
Obama's State of the Union: combative and centrist
Judging by polls after the speech that showed higher approval ratings, he hit his mark.
Egypt's new labor movement comes of age
The Egyptian Federation of Independent Trade Unions has just announced to Egypt and the world that it has come of age.
Cuba sets socialist example on LGBT rights
Cuba is advancing a broad-based human rights agenda for LGBT people ahead of the United States.
Etta James and Johnny Otis: R & B Revolutionaries
Two Los Angeles-based legends of Rhythm & Blues passed away last week: Etta James and Johnny Otis.
In their war against workers, corporations increasingly choose lockouts
Employers have been engaging in class warfare for quite some time now. Recently they have added lockouts to the long list of weapons they have used to wage that warfare.
Don't be fooled by the Newt-Mitt-Rick show
Listening to the exchanges among the main Republican presidential candidates, it is easy to think that the debates are a television "reality show."
What the Oscars ignore: Progies spotlight films you should see
Progie nominees contain a wealth of progressive content and contain many suggestions for progressives viewers to watch ... if you can find the films at your local theater, on TV...
What does the future hold for disabled Americans like me?
The challenges people with disabilities like me face every day at home, at work and in school are everywhere.
Professor lists Obama accomplishments: Over 244 and growing
President Obama has 244 accomplishments under his belt since he took office despite fanatical Republican opposition aimed at wrecking his presidency.
