U.S. and Canada

S&P exposed for role in banks’ mortgage fraud

A lawsuit was filed in federal court Feb. 4 by the U.S. Justice Department against Standard & Poor’s for massive…

February 15, 2013

CIA confronted for drone attacks

John Brennan found himself in an uncomfortable and unusual situation on Feb. 7 when protesters loudly confronted him, intent on…

February 15, 2013

Hurricane Sandy, Snowstorm Nemo

Feb. 11 — As snow began appearing in the forecast and the intensity of the storm warnings grew, New York…

February 15, 2013

Longshore union settles new contract on East Coast

The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance reached a tentative agreement Feb. 1 on a union contract…

February 14, 2013

U.S. Coast Guard to back grain bosses again

The ongoing struggle of longshore workers at grain terminals in the Pacific Northwest seemed back-burnered since International Longshore and Warehouse…

February 14, 2013

On the picket line

Illegally fired Cablevision workers fight back Cablevision-Optimum illegally locked out and fired 22 workers Jan. 30 for attempting to address…

February 14, 2013

Detroit activists use lawsuit to demand: ‘Show us the debt!’

Detroit,  Feb. 14 — A Freedom of Information Act lawsuit was filed today on behalf of David Sole, a retired…

February 14, 2013

Safety becomes issue in NYC school bus workers’ strike

New York, Feb. 14 — Organizers with PIST — Parents to Improve School Transportation — have begun talks with union…

February 14, 2013

LAPD vs. Chris Dorner: The real state of the union

Feb. 13 — President Obama’s annual speech to Congress was overshadowed by events far more revealing of the true “state…

February 13, 2013

An insightful documentary on Mumia Abu-Jamal

An important film documentary about the life of Mumia Abu-Jamal premiered in New York City on Feb. 1. “Long Distance…

February 13, 2013