Women's Labor History Timeline: 1765 - Present Day
An historical timeline of the struggles of US working women for equality and rights
Iraq Withdrawal Syndrome
America's addiction to Iraq won't end as quickly as anticipated, but it will come to an end. As in the case of any substance abuse, you must go through withdrawal: the President Obama 19-month treatment program.
Jose Martí Inspires All Freedom-Loving People
HAVANA, Cuba, March 3 (acn) Jose Marti is a source of inspiration for all the people fighting for freedom, dignity and decorum, the Dominican Republic's President Leonel Fernandez Reyna said today.
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) Outlines Immigration Reform Plan
NORCROSS, Ga. – US Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) visited Norcross this weekend, joining about 3,000 concerned individuals and activists at a rally and prayer vigil, to highlight the need for immigration reform that is sensitive to the fact that families with children are being impacted.
Food Sustainability Advocates Promote Economic Growth, Health
About 300 chefs and other food professionals have signed a letter to the Obamas praising their commitment to healthy, sustainable food, a press statement by the Chefs Collaborative, a non-profit culinary organization, announced last week.
Obama's First Budget and the Battle of Ideas
Taking his first bold steps to reverse the Bush administration's budget priorities, President Barack Obama released his administration's initial budget outline last week, which proposes to end Bush's tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans and corporations, create a reserve health care fund, curb growth in military spending and dramatically improve funding for the needs of working families.
The 'Green Cities' Movement
Best described as a loose association of cities focused on sustainability, the emerging “green cities movement” encompasses thousands of urban areas around the world all striving to lessen their environmental impacts by reducing waste, expanding recycling, lowering emissions and increasing housing density.
WonderRoot Center is New Resource for Artists, Activists
ATLANTA -- WonderRoot Community Arts Center is a fairly new resource for artists and activists in Atlanta, located on Memorial Drive near Moreland Avenue, between East Atlanta and Little Five Points.
Engaging Hamas: Will History Repeat Itself?
The political outcomes of the Gaza war are yet to be entirely decided with any degree of certainty. However, the obvious political repositioning which was reported as soon as Israel declared its unilateral ceasefire promised that Israel’s deadly bombs would shape a new political reality in the region.
