Muted rebellion against Blue Dogs at W.Va. Dem convention
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, W.Va. Secretary of State Natalie Tenant and Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin refused to budge from their association with Republican austerity politics.
New bill would remedy nation’s “dental crisis”
Are your teeth a part of your body? Apparently, no. More than one-third of Americans have no dental insurance. One quarter of U.S. adults 65 and older have lost all their teeth.
What's new about the Texas Democrats?
Today, it is said the Democratic Party is the major hope for Americans hoping to get jobs and keep or extend life-saving benefits such as health care and Social Security.
Outrage over Olympic corporate sponsors erupting around the world
Corporatization of the coming Olympic games in London is under attack from all corners of the world.
DREAMers in Denver protest deportations, private prisons for immigrants
Undocumented youths from the Campaign for the American Dream arrived here just a few days ago, and are already changing things.
EPA considers banning frog-poisoning herbicide
Atrazine has been banned in the European Union since 2004, but in the U.S., approximately 80 million pounds of it are used during a year.
Tulsa implements ALEC anti-public-school agenda
The city of Tulsa has consistently pushed to cut funding for projects that benefit the taxpayers.
California takes another step toward marriage equality
California took one more step on the road toward marriage equality this week.
Wisconsin workers end Walker control of Senate
Although he held onto his seat, Wisconsin's Republican Gov. Scott Walker lost control of the state Senate.
Community United demands answers on hospital merger
Workers, local clergy and women's groups demand answers about the sale of non-profit hospitals to a for-profit joint venture firm from Texas.
