In Montgomery, thousands rally to defend voting rights

In Montgomery, thousands rally to defend voting rights

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Thousands of people rallied Saturday in the cradle of the modern civil rights movement to mobilize a new voting rights era as conservative states dismantle congressional districts that helped secure Black political representation. U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey called Montgomery “sacred soil” in the fight for civil rights. “If we in our … Read more

New York governor urges striking rail unions to resume talks

New York governor urges striking rail unions to resume talks

NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pleaded with unions representing workers for the Long Island Rail Road, North America’s largest commuter rail system, to resume bargaining Sunday, saying a long strike would hurt workers and hundreds of thousands of commuters. “This is my official invitation. We didn’t want you to leave. You left. You’re welcome … Read more