Archive: 2009

“On Sunday, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi toured the American Indian Opportunities Industrialization Center and Career Immersion High School to throw a spotlight on that program as an example of how the stimulus money should be spent.”

Sixty-five years ago, well more than one hundred thousand brave Americans and their allies stormed the beaches of Normandy. Many more attacked by sea and by air. Their mission was one of the most difficult ever attempted and its success is one… Continue

“65 years ago, well more than one hundred thousand brave Americans and their allies stormed the beaches of Normandy. Many more attacked by sea and by air. Their mission was one of the most difficult ever attempted and its success is one of the proudest moments in America’s very proud history. It remains one of the greatest examples of bravery and military strategy the world has ever known.”

“Today’s House passage of paid parental leave for federal employees after the birth or adoption of a new child is a victory for all working families. As the nation’s largest employer, the federal government should offer competitive benefits to those already offered in the private sector. Family-friendly practices help improve children’s health and development; they also reduce turnover.”

“Today’s unemployment numbers demonstrate that this is no time to rest. The hard reality is far too many Americans are out of work, far too many Americans are worried about losing their homes, and far too many families are concerned about being able to make ends meet.”

Today's unemployment numbers demonstrate that this is no time to rest. The hard reality is far too many Americans are out of work, far too many Americans are worried about losing their homes, and far too many families are concerned about being… Continue

“Jack Henning will long be remembered for his distinguished career on the front lines of the labor movement, fighting passionately for justice, equality, and human rights here and around the world.”

On June 4th, 1989, thousands of Chinese students, workers, and citizens marched in peace in Tiananmen Square. They raised the Goddess of Democracy in the image of our own Statue of Liberty. They quoted America's Founding Fathers. They called for democratic reform,… Continue

“One of the most enduring images of the 20th Century will forever be seared into our conscience – the picture of the lone man standing in the street, bringing the line of tanks to a grinding halt.”

“Whatever our roles in whatever stage of our involvement, we have to use everything at our disposal so that they know that we have not forgotten, and that we will not rest until there is freedom of speech and expression and assembly and openness in China and in Tibet.”