Domestic Workers Get Overtime Pay But No Union

by Karina Hurtado on July 29 2010, 9:45AM

A new law in New York grants basic human rights like a day off per week, but no collective bargaining.

Topics: Economy

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Would You Ask This Man For His Papers?

by Daisy Hernandez on July 28 2010, 5:02PM

A new video from the ACLU reveals the racist underpinnings of Arizona's SB1070.

Topics: Arizona's SB 1070, Immigration

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Is Essence Leaving Black Women Behind?

by Jamilah King on July 28 2010, 3:28PM

The magazine is set to announce its new fashion editor: a white woman.

Topics: Arts & Culture

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Arizona--and Arpaio--Already Lead Country in 287(g) Round Ups

by Kai Wright on July 28 2010, 12:41PM

The notorious sheriff accounts for a quarter of folks local cops have sent to feds.

Topics: Editor's Blog, Immigration

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Why the "Conversation on Race" is Just Babble

by Jamilah King on July 28 2010, 12:38PM

Two essays well worth reading.

Topics: Shirley Sherrod

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A Digital Divide Between U.S. and Foreign-Born Latinos, Too

by Jamilah King on July 28 2010, 11:49AM

Cost and service remain the key factors in who gets online and how.

Topics: Media

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NYC Settles Sean Bell Case for $7 Million

by Julianne Hing on July 28 2010, 11:49AM

It's getting expensive for city police forces to keep shooting unarmed citizens.

Topics: Criminal Justice

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President Wyclef? Singer Considers New Haiti Campaign

by Jamilah King on July 27 2010, 4:00PM

One of Haiti's most beloved native sons is considering a run for the country's often contentious top office. Representatives for Wyclef Jean, the former Fugees frontman who was born in the country but infamously grew up in Brooklyn, said in...

Topics: Global Affairs

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Nineteen Finalists Named in Obama's Controversial Education Project

by Julianne Hing on July 27 2010, 4:00PM

The president's plans force states to tie teacher salaries to student performance.

Topics: Schools & Youth

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Federal Housing Protections for Transgender Tenants

by Jamilah King on July 27 2010, 12:48PM

HUD expands its interpretation of the Fair Housing Act to cover gender identity.

Topics: Gender & Sexuality

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