Livable Wages/Working Families
Friday, July 26, 2024
CA advocates raise awareness for Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month, and today is the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Federal data show that more …
Friday, July 26, 2024
Rural MN communities gain expanded public transportation options
Traveling around rural Minnesota can be difficult but in more than half the state, nonprofit transit systems are helping people get where they need …
Friday, July 26, 2024
Harris touts student loan forgiveness, 'Fighting for Future'
Student loan forgiveness took center stage on Thursday at the American Federation of Teachers conference. The Biden administration has canceled more …
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Teachers' conference unites IL educators for improving schools
Some Illinois educators made their way to Texas this week for an American Federation of Teachers convention. AFT is one of the nation's largest labor …
Thursday, July 25, 2024
EPA clean-car standards projected to bring $100B annual benefits
Clean-air advocates in Colorado are celebrating new EPA standards, which they believe can play a major role in reducing air pollution impacting …
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Political scapegoating of immigrants surges ahead of U.S. elections
Polls show a significant number of Americans believe immigration is the most important issue facing the U.S. but experts argued claims of immigrants …
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
NY teachers union launches pro-public education campaign
New York's United Federation of Teachers union is launching a campaign to bolster public education. It comes as public schools' role as a social …
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Iowa advocates rally for kids' summertime food
Iowa is one of 13 states not participating in a federal summer food program for children. The Iowa Hunger Coalition has launched a petition drive to …
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
MN educators join national calls for democracy, better working conditions
Politics and education reform are among the major topics at a national convention of more than 3,500 teachers union members this week, including some …
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Hunger is another struggle for Arkansas 'ALICE' residents
By Mary Hennigan for The Arkansas Advocate.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Advocate-Winthrop Rock…
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
AL nonprofit urges Medicaid expansion to 'save rural hospitals'
An Alabama group is sounding the alarm about the need for Medicaid expansion, in part to keep rural hospitals in business. Many hospitals in Alabama …
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
WA nursing home workers get White House boost in union struggle
Nursing home workers in Washington state have come back from the White House with renewed resolve to fight for their union contract. A delegation of …