Showdown in nation’s capital between “two budgets, two visions”
The Republican plan sets a dangerous precedent by rejecting revenue increases while proposing the largest single-year cuts in history.
Shame! GOP takes away rights in blink of eye
Republicans rammed through a bill that would undo 50 years of labor rights in Wisconsin.
Islam hearings assailed as "un-American"
A war of words escalated between King and those who accuse him of starting a McCarthy-style witch hunt against American Muslims.
Spokane NAACP leader hails arrest of bomb suspect
The FBI later announced that it was a highly sophisticated bomb, rigged to be remotely detonated, and designed to inflict maximum casualties.
Latinos condemn Wisconsin anti-worker bill
Twenty leading national Latino organizations have come together to oppose growing attacks against the rights of workers in Wisconsin and other states.
Video: South Chicago fights polluting plant
Over a hundred angry demonstrators from Chicago's southeast side rallied at the Illinois state building to protest plans for construction of a coal gasification plant in their neighborhood.
Illinois abolishes the death penalty
"With our broken system, we cannot ensure justice is achieved in every case," Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn said.
Michigan scientists urge support for EPA
More than 160 scientists from major universities across Michigan this week urged support for the Environmental Protection Agency, calling the federal agency's role essential to protecting the public health.
Floridians to governor: You’ve got a fight on your hands
The first day of the legislative session saw "Awake the State"demonstrations in 32 cities across the state, aiming to stop Gov. Rick Scott's "skeleton budget."
Providence, R.I., dilemma: tax the rich or fire teachers
City officials are planning major slashes, but "tax the rich" bills could help Providence avoid those damaging cuts.
