D.C summit addresses emotional impact of racism
Throughout the two day session, lots of thought provoking information was brought to the table.
On the trans-pacific partnership, we have to educate
A recent poll on the controversial so-called "free trade" pact tells us that workers and our allies have a massive public education job to do.
Biden not running for president, but vows to fight for justice
"While I will not be a candidate," said Biden, "I will not be silent. I intend to speak out clearly and forcefully."
October is National Stamp Collecting Month
Stamp collecting is not the serious hobby it once was, but I want to offer a salute to this pastime that once provided me hours of fascination.
Senate rejects bill to discourage “sanctuary cities”
Democrats and one Republican yesterday blocked a bill that would have cut some federal funding from jurisdictions that have "sanctuary city" laws.
Webb quits Democratic presidential race, mulls independent run
Webb is dropping out of the Democratic Party primary race because "my views on many issues are not compatible with the power structure and base of the Democratic Party."
Tamir Rice's family asks for special prosecutor
The family of Tamir Rice, 12-year-old Black child shot by police last November, and their attorneys denounced the nearly one-year delay in charging officers responsible.
Nine governors ask Congress to end Cuba blockade
A letter sent to the House and Senate leadership emphasizes the benefits, including to agriculture, of increasing U.S. trade with Cuba.
Benefit freeze to leave millions on Social Security out in the cold
"We urge Congress to act quickly to mitigate the devastating Medicare hikes headed for millions of Americans who can't afford them."
Calif. governor signs law providing health care for undocumented kids
Among hundreds of bills signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown were several providing new protections for immigrants and against racial profiling.
