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.
Cutting food assistance increases hunger
Last week the Illinois Watchdog published an article that trivialized the effects of the Nov. 1 SNAP benefit cuts, stating they were "neither a surprise nor a problem."
Tea party Republicans set back in Virginia
Virginia held state elections for governor, lieutenant governor, state attorney general, all 100 members of the Virginia House of Delegates, and some local offices.
Standing with history, Illinois passes Marriage Equality
Jubilation swept Illinois after the state legislature passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage on Nov. 5. Illinois becomes the 15th state to pass a marriage equality law.
Senate reaches 60 votes for landmark anti-discrimination bill
Republican Nevada Senator Dean Heller indicated his support for the anti-discrimination bill, ENDA today, saying, "that supporting this legislation is the right thing to do."
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.
