Are you one of the many youth who is unemployed and frustrated with our nation’s high unemployment levels? If so, then this is the event for you! The Young Invincibles, one of the projects of The Center for Community Change, is hosting an event called “Job’s for #YoungAmerica Day on the Hill” taking place on Nov. 9th from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The purpose of the...
While the news of Occupy Wall Street is grabbing media attention, it is important not to lose sight of what is happening in Alabama. Effective last month, Alabama law requires immigrants to carry specific documentation and unfairly empowers police to stop anyone, anytime, for any reason, and ask about their immigration status. As NPR has accurately said, this unjust legislation is now...
Today the Transportation Equity Network released a national report ranking the states based on how well they prepare and create job opportunities for low-income and minority residents and women on transportation infrastructure projects. As pressure is building on Congress to respond to the President’s call for passage of the American Jobs Act, this report provides guidance to...
Americans are angry these days. You can see it at the Occupy Wall Street protests. You see it in states where governors have pushed through severe anti-union measures that are punishing public servants. You see it just about everywhere you go now. Americans are angry because our elected leaders are not listening when we say our number one issue is creating good jobs and getting our economy...
