
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."

Up-close with the “pro-lifers” - and the need for Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood remains the only resource in terms of OB/GYN care for hundreds of thousands of women with few to no other options.

California governor signs doctor-assisted death bill for terminal patients
California will now join Oregon, Washington, Vermont, and Montana in allowing physicians to prescribe lethal medications to terminally ill patients.

Today in history: Meet the Blind Month
Blindness is not the characteristic that defines people or their future.

Right wingers shift strategy: Government to stay open for now
Resolutions passed by large majorities in both houses guarantee that federal agencies will continue receiving their current levels of funding until December 11.

