Today in history: It’s Women’s Equality Day!
On this day 95 years ago, in 1920, after a 72-year struggle, women in the United States won the right to vote.
Today in history: LBJ’s “Great Society” is launched
On this date in 1964, a nearly $1 billion anti-poverty measure was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Black Cat Appreciation Day: the perfect time to adopt
"Black cats are still the least likely to be adopted, and they need people to give them a chance."
Today in history: Huge anti-death penalty march for Mumia Abu-Jamal
On this date 20 years ago, thousands demonstrated in support of journalist and former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal.
Voting Rights Act turns 50 - is it on agenda for GOP debate?
With voting rights under fire, GOP candidates have an opportunity to address the need to fix one of the nation's most important statutes.
Medicare turns 50 with vigor in Los Angeles
The slogan of the day was "Medicare: As American as Apple Pie."
