Topic: Cesar Chavez

How Occupy Wall Street plans to spring back to action

Occupy Wall Street isn't dead, leaders of the movement say. It's ready to emerge from a winter of hibernation with a spring of renewed activism.

Why did Democrats choose Antonio Villaraigosa to lead national convention?

Antonio Villaraigosa has built an impressive résumé in the California Assembly and as mayor of Los Angeles. As chair of the Democratic National Convention, he could help woo Latinos. 

The change in regional mood after Tunisia

Obama's "Of Thee I Sing" hits bookstore shelves

Obama's children's book "Of Thee I Sing" celebrates a diverse America.

Nancy Pelosi puts her stamp on the House

Nancy Pelosi is a master tactician and the most powerful speaker in a half century. Behind her personal brand of power politics – and whether she will still be speaker after the midterm elections.

The other Arizona battle: A new law makes ethnic studies classes illegal

Since when is it a bad to learn about different cultures?

Texas textbook war: 'Slavery' or 'Atlantic triangular trade'?

Changes to social studies textbooks in Texas proposed by conservatives have resulted in a partisan uproar and generated interest far beyond the Lone Star State.

Cesar Chavez and Hugo Chávez: more alike than they are different

Cesar Chavez and Hugo Chávez may have different reputations, but they both offer lessons for progress in America.

Hey, Texas, don't mess with textbooks: Public schools are no place for partisan agendas

Texas conservatives want to cut Thomas Jefferson, César Chávez, Edward Kennedy, and other 'liberals' from textbooks.

Ahmadinejad steals Obama's campaign slogan?

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has chosen the Farsi phrase Ma Mitavanim, or "We Can," as his campaign slogan ahead of Iran's June 12 elections.

East L.A., Latino heartland, revives its dream of cityhood

More than 30 years after the last attempt, the chances of success seem higher.

Longshoremen drill team presents different image of dockworkers

At parades and other events, members of a local union in San Francisco dazzle crowds with a routine that is part Riverdance, part Marine Corps march.

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In Nevada, a first test of Latinos' leanings in '08 race

The immigration debate has rattled many and may tip them toward the Democrats. But which one?