by People's Action | May 1, 2018 | Breakfast
U.S. Prolongs Uncertainty Over Tariffs US delays decision on tariffs for EU, prolonging uncertainty. U.S. News: "The U.S. government will take another 30 days to decide whether to impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from the European Union, Canada, and...
by People's Action | Apr 30, 2018 | Breakfast
Arizona Teacher Walkout Gathers Steam Teachers say 'frustration' over decade of cuts to education is fueling nationwide revolt. ABC: "On most Mondays, Stacy Masciangelo, a teacher in Mesa, Arizona, would be in her classroom teaching 33 junior high school students...
by People's Action | Apr 27, 2018 | Breakfast
Teacher Protests Spread To Arizona, Colorado Teacher protests spread to Colorado as Arizona strike begins. NYM: "The strike announced by Arizona teachers last week formally began today with no clear signs of any resolution of their dispute with Republican lawmakers in...
by People's Action | Apr 26, 2018 | Breakfast
HUD Wants More Rent, Work Rules For Poor Tenants HUD wants low-income families on housing assistance to pay more rent. CNN: "Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson announced Wednesday a proposal that would increase rent payments for more than two million...
by People's Action | Apr 25, 2018 | Breakfast
Protesters Challenge Wells Fargo At Shareholders' Meeting Protesters say 'Time Is Up for Wells Fargo's Shady Dealings'. Common Dreams: "At the bank's annual gathering in Des Moines, a coalition of progressive community organizations demanded divestment from fossil...
