Texas GOP points fingers for Wendy Davis’ rise
The all-powerful Texas GOP has resorted to apologetics to explain the emergence of Democrat State Sen. Wendy Davis.
Day of reckoning set for Texas voter ID law
Texas' voter ID law, passed by the Republican-controlled state legislature and widely condemned as discriminatory and unconstitutional, now has a day in court.
Ericka Huggins calls for continued conversations on race
On Monday, Oct. 28th, educator and activist Ericka Huggins spoke to students in an open forum at Laney College in Oakland, California.
Sen. Davis registers candidacy for governor
State Senator Wendy Davis of Fort Worth filed her official candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Texas governor on Nov. 9.
National disgrace: Boehner blocks immigration vote
Once again John Boehner has allowed a right-wing extremist cabal in Congress to control the fate of important legislation.
Dem lawmakers: Slow down on Pacific trade bill
The lawmakers said the two pacts, especially the TPP, cover far more than trade.
Reports show $83 million right-wing empire is hijacking state governments
An $83 million web of right-wing "think tanks" is moving to seize the legislative agends in every state across the country.
Asbestos survivors blast GOP bill
One survivor calls the legislation "one-sided, unfair and unnecessary."
Outrage follows declaration that police killing was “justified”
Flint Farmer was laying face down on the parkway grass after being shot in the thigh and abdomen by Chicago police officer Gildardo Sierra.
New Trans Pacific trade partnership stirs worries
The New York Times reported serious worry in the U.S. Congress about the Trans Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement.
