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In another example of China’s ongoing human rights violations a Chinese editor has died as a result of a police beating he received for his paper’s reporting on corruption, journalists and rights groups say. The editor was reportedly attacked by some 50 policemen after his paper accused them of charging illegal bicycle fees. China’s media
Read moreAfter adjusting for inflation, wages have dropped in many of the nation’s largest counties. Real wages are not exactly going through the roof. For the 24-month period through the second quarter of 2005, the inflation-adjusted wages of an average American grew just 1 percent or so, according to statistics reported by the Bureau of Labor
Read moreFebruary 1, 2006 – While President Bush continues to blindly tout strong economic growth, millions of Americans are dissatisfied with today’s economy. A report from the Economic Policy Institute says sluggish job growth and continued unemployment are two of the main reasons for the public’s displeasure. Job growth was only 1.5 percent last year, far
Read moreFebruary 1, 2006 – Russell Corp. recently announced they will be moving 85 Union jobs at Huffy Sports Co. to China as part of their restructuring efforts. Workers at the Sussex, WI plant produce basketball backboards and sports balls for the athletic apparel and equipment company. The move was part of Russell Corp.’s overarching plan
Read moreCoretta Scott King, who with grace and determination kept her husband’s legacy alive and emerged as one of America’s most influential voices for social change and human rights, died January 31, 2006 at an alternative medical clinic in Mexico. She was 78. Click here for the article from the Washington Post. Click here to see a slide show
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