
Fair trade “fashionistas” mark Bangladesh disaster with action
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the worst disaster in clothing industry history.

“Another gift to the 1 percent:” Testimony Tuesday slams Ohio tax shift
A crowd led by Ohio state Rep. Nina Turner slammed GOP Gov. John Kasich's latest tax cut proposal as "just another gift to who least need it, Ohio's wealthiest top one percent."

Top 4 radical conclusions from Piketty’s “Capital In The 21st Century”
Nearly every economist of any reputation must now deal with the stunning evidence behind the inequality trends Piketty illuminates.

Many “Obamacare” critics accepted its subsidies
Several big corporations have reaped millions of dollars from "Obamacare" even as they support GOP candidates who vow to repeal the law.

Key lawmaker warns highway-mass transit money is running out
Money to repair the nation's crumbling roads and rehab its creaky mass transit lines will run out by July, a key lawmaker on budget issues warns.

Meet the Trans 100
The first ever Top 100 Trans Americans list recently was announced by inaugural sponsor GLAAD, with the support of Chicago House.

Iraq duty may have affected Fort Hood shooter
His rampage ended during a stand-off with a military policewoman when Lopez took his own life.

President celebrates Obamacare sign-up, rips Republicans
President Obama made celebratory remarks at the White House yesterday after more than seven million signed up for health insurance.

