Gay and straight teens less likely to commit suicide in liberal areas
A break-through study involved 32,000 Oregon high school student.
Huy Pham and Wisconsin in Orange County
On March 17, 29-year-old Huy Pham, a city maintenance worker, jumped off the roof of Costa Mesa City Hall, killing himself, after receiving a pink slip.
LaHood “had no idea” air traffic controllers were tired
The problem started 30 years ago when Reagan fired the air traffic controllers who were protesting the very conditions that led to this debacle.
Protesters demand Bank of America pay taxes
100 protesters rallied in front of Bank of America here on Tax Day to single out that bank for enjoying huge profits while paying little or no taxes.
Congressional Black Caucus would boost social programs & revenue
Continuing a 30-year-long tradition, the Congressional Black Caucus April 14 presented its alternative budget for fiscal 2012 to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Border communities are ground zero for hunger
For the people who live in boder towns, some with roots going back for generations, these tiny communities are home to growing hunger and poverty.
Groups launch effort to prevent execution of Troy Davis
Civil rights groups have launched a final effort to prevent the state of Georgia from executing death row inmate Troy Davis.
Green energy bill signed into law
California became No. 1 in the nation in its commitment to renewable energy after Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that requires all electricity retailers to get at least 33 percent of their electricity from clean, renewable sources such as solar, wind and geothermal, by 2020.
Bridges brothers honor Hollywood "Red" Betty Garrett
Actor Jeff Bridges was among those who eulogized actress Betty Garrett in an April 6 memorial service attended by hundreds of entertainment community members.
Green energy bill signed into law
When Governor Jerry Brown put his signature on Senate Bill 2X April 12, California became No. 1 in the nation in its commitment to renewable energy.
