November election results: Not as good in Virginia as in Louisiana
The problem was Democrats didn't turn out: Only 26 percent of registered voters in Virginia voted.
Chicago protesters demand Mayor Emanuel's resignation
Leaders in the pursuit of justice say demonstrations will continue: there is such profound distrust and alienation from the police in the neighborhoods most affected.
Protests in Chicago after release of video in Laquan McDonald's shooting
"If there was no protest that would mean we've become immune to this madness."
Climate march in Northern California demands environmental justice
"The climate crisis affects more than California, and the actions we take today will determine the world our children and grandchildren will live in tomorrow."
Today in history: Watching the School of the Americas for 25 years
Today, and for the rest of the weekend, School of the Americas Watch (SOA Watch) will gather on its 25th anniversary.
Who will pay for everybody's free college?
A tax on Wall Street speculation will not only make public colleges and universities tuition-free, it will substantially lower interest rates on college debt.
MillionStudentMarch demands end to education profiteering, wage stagnation
According to the #MillionStudentMarch website, 58 percent of the $1 trillion owed in student loans are held by the poorest 23 percent of Americans.
Today in Native American history: Russell Means is born
This date in 1939 marks the birth of Russell Charles Means, activist for the rights of Native American people.
Health care activists demand improved Medicare for all (with video)
"When you can keep 20 cents on the dollar in profit, and don't deliver healthcare for it, that truly is blood money."
Bay area residents demand affordable housing
Workers are not going to stand for housing prices that make it impossible for them to work and live in the Bay Area.
