
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.

NYC elections: Overwhelming mandate for progressive change
The 2013 New York City elections were a thunderous mandate for progressive change in the nation's largest city.

Gun-wielding protestors intimidate Texas mothers
Four members of MDA were lunching at the Blue Mesa Grill in Arlington, Texas, when dozens of Open Carry protesters brandishing long arms showed up in the parking lot.

Detroit elects mayor in tough times; other results promising
Former Detroit Medical CEO Mike Duggan is beating the city's former police chief and Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon by 55 to 45 percent.

Republicans win a round on Texas anti-abortion law
The battle raging in Texas for equal access to abortion services took a major regressive turn Thursday evening...

Librarian: With Emanuel’s pension plan “...I got two feet in the grave”
Residents testified mainly on the impact of cuts to mental health clinics, public worker retiree health care and education.

