Labor

Harlan County Blues Harlan County Blues

Life remains cheap in the coalfields of Appalachia because of the Bush Administration's incompetence and neglect in the face of human and environmental tragedy.

Jun 28, 2006 / Erik Reece

What They’re Marching For What They’re Marching For

With or without a comprehensive immigration bill, a working-class immigrant Latino movement is emerging--allied with progressive groups--that could reverse a tide of xenophobia and...

Jun 1, 2006 / Feature / Saurav Sarkar

A Shared Vision A Shared Vision

The vitality of the new Latino-led immigration movement could provide the spark to jolt the civil rights movement out of its complacency and create a shared notion of an imagined f...

Jun 1, 2006 / Feature / Salim Muwakkil

A Bronx Tale A Bronx Tale

Grassroots activists tap into the momentum of the immigrant rights movement to bring blacks and Latinos together on shared concerns.

Jun 1, 2006 / Feature / Michelle García

Voices of a New Movimiento Voices of a New Movimiento

As they push for immigrants rights legislation--and brace for the inevitable backlash--a diverse array of emerging leaders have their eyes on a larger prize.

Jun 1, 2006 / Feature / Roberto Lovato

Teamsters: Changing to Win? Teamsters: Changing to Win?

A strong Teamsters union is a powerful weapon in the fight for all working people. But the Teamsters need to rebuild their own house before they can rebuild labor's.

May 30, 2006 / Feature / William Johnson

Why Mine Deaths Are Up Why Mine Deaths Are Up

The May 20 mine disaster presents more evidence that the Bush Administration places miners in peril with budget cuts, regulatory rollbacks and industry-friendly appointees.

May 25, 2006 / Peter Dreier

May Day, May Day May Day, May Day

Despite the loud and determined voice of immigrant communities for fair and just immigration reform, we have yet to see an acceptable proposal from Congress.

May 3, 2006 / Saurav Sarkar

My Mother, the Illegal Alien My Mother, the Illegal Alien

As the May Day protests, they evoked memories of an earlier generation of immigrants who lived with the fear of deportation.

May 3, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer

The Media Is the Mensaje The Media Is the Mensaje

Outspoken DJs on Spanish-speaking radio are giving immigrant activists a loud, clear voice.

Apr 27, 2006 / Ed Morales

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