October 9, 2009 -
By Caroline Fan, Progressive States Network
October 9, 2009 -
The U.S. Department of Labor released a list this week of 10 mine operators around the country that have been warned of a "potential pattern" of violating health or safety standards, and most of them are located in the coalfields of Appalachia.
October 8, 2009 -
By Tova Andrea Wang, Demos
October 8, 2009 -
"Give light and people will find the way." -- Ella Baker, civil rights activist
October 8, 2009 -
By Erik Fowle, New America Media
October 7, 2009 -
The Senate passed an amendment Tuesday prohibiting the Defense Department from contracting with companies like Halliburton if they require employees to resolve sexual assault, battery and discrimination allegations and other claims through arbitration and not court.