AlterNet: The Awful Service Jobs Replacing Skilled Labor

Watch: Obama, Raul Castro, Maya Angelou Honor Nelson Mandela Amy Goodman, Democracy Now! Nearly 100 heads of state traveled to South Africa for the memorial. READ MORE» How Big Agribusiness is Trying to Muzzle the Animal Rights Activists Who Infiltrate Their Factory Farms Alex Kane, AlterNet “Ag-gag” laws have been passed that prohibit things like taking a farm job undercover. READ MORE» Watch: Cop Shoves His Dog Into Surrendering Suspect's Car Window -- Dog Mauls Suspect Alex Kane, AlterNet The suspect, who tried to surrender, had to get stitches on his face and shoulders. READ MORE»

The First Time I Heard of Nelson Mandela By Brittney Cooper, Salon It was fitting where I learned of the former president's death -- and reminded me where I first heard his name. READ MORE» Gay Catholic School Teacher Fired For Getting Marriage License Application By Alex Kane, AlterNet The educator was told that his marriage license violates his teaching contract. READ MORE» Ukraine Crackdown Turns Sinister as Police Beat Pro-Europe Demonstrators and Target Students By Pavol Stracansky, Inter Press Service Riot police indiscriminately attacked hundreds of people during a mass November 30th protest in Kiev. READ MORE» GOP Nightmare: Obamacare Is 'a Godsend' for People Getting Coverage By Joan McCarter, Daily Kos Obamacare success stories. READ MORE» The Awful Service Jobs Replacing Skilled Labor By David Atkins, Hullabaloo These jobs pay less, are less fulfilling, and have less room for advancement and mobility. READ MORE»