The changing roles of women in American society reflect their growing political power.
The ongoing crisis in Haiti shows that the country is independent in name only.
This report is fragments of an outline, broad stroke ideas to discuss and enlarge upon. It lays the groundwork for deeper analysis and conclusions. It is an initial report in preparation for the November National Committee meeting. Everything we do and every new development relates to the 2008 elections. There is an opportunity in this election to begin a fundamental change in the direction of the country, which starts with...
In This Newsletter: Ward Connerly is back and up to no good Action Alerts March 6 Global Day of Action AFL-CIO, U.K. Unions Join Forces Against Union-Busters Indianapolis Janitors finally at the bargaining table Teamsters add 5,600 new members Update: Manufacturing Think Tank Election 08 update Union Jobs (still more needed!)
As of this writing, the Republicans have settled on their nominee, and the U.S. is still in the midst of a Democratic primary race that has energized and mobilized millions of people, especially youth, across the country. In state primary after state primary, record numbers of people have come out to vote, or caucus, to add their voice to the millions debating the question: Who will be the Democratic presidential...
In this issue: ILWU Calls for May Day Work Stoppages Against the War Action Alerts: FLOC, No Colombia FTA Another important step towards global unionism Iranian TU finally released Loss of factory jobs=more on food stamps Week of action unites students, workers Unions challenge Bush no match plan Join McCain Revealed team Union Jobs (still more needed!)
In This Newsletter: Unions Begin Big Election Effort Action Alert: Neglected Priorities CAW Needs Solidarity Indian Workers Suspend Hunger Strike Congress Hotel Strike Marks 5th Anniversary TRADE Act introduced; Action Alert Election 2008: Labor says 'NO' to Big Oil Union Jobs (still more needed!)
Representation in gender needs to be encouraged from those who teach, to our workplaces, unions, Congress, and yes, our presidency.
Yes, it is a dangerous moment. But it is also a moment full of great possibility to defeat the right.
U.S. politics are undergoing realignment.