This week in women's history: Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House
Pelosi is the first woman, the first Californian, and first Italian-American to lead a major party in Congress and to hold the Speakership.
Florida beach town says “no” to hate
People in the small Florida town of New Smyrna Beach gathered Sunday, Mar. 13 for "Neighbors Together."
Running Michigan like a business: Flint’s children damaged for life
The EPA tried over and over again to get Snyder to take measures that would neutralize the lead leaching into the water from the pipes.
Today in history: The Stamp Act repealed in 1766
The Act was a taxation measure enacted to raise revenues for a standing British army in America.
U.S.-Cuba direct mail service resumes
News of improved Cuban-American relations has been hitting the fast lane recently, benefiting citizens of both nations.
Studies reveal importance of Latino vote in 2016
More people are realizing that the priority for November has to be not merely stopping Trump, but stopping the Republican candidate whoever he may be.
Not holding Supreme Court nomination hearings is “middle finger” politics
Yesterday, President Obama nominated Judge Merrick Garland to fill the vacancy left by Scalia.
Rigged economy was main issue in March 15 primaries
No matter who wins the Democratic nomination, the candidate will need the enthusiasm being generated by the Sanders campaign to win in November.
AME Church founder Richard Allen honored on a new stamp
He was an inspiring figure whose life and work helped shape American history.
No country for old people
Is there a human right to age in dignity? Some countries think so. Unfortunately, ours isn't one of them.
