Despite tea party senators, government shutdown avoided for now
The House and Senate have approved an agreement that will make it more difficult for right wing lawmakers to force government shutdowns for at least two years.
House passes highway-transit bill, delays rail safety
"We need to increase investments in our infrastructure and focus on the areas that will truly help create jobs and support our economy."
Trial of coal criminal Blankenship finally begins
Don Blankenship, the accused coal criminal and former CEO of Massey's Upper Big Branch Mine, may finally face justice.
Today in history: First American woman ambassador appointed
On this date in 1949, Helen Eugenie Moore Anderson became the first woman to hold the post of U.S. ambassador when she was sworn in by Truman.
Changes in Wisconsin’s John Doe law protect corrupt politicians
Legislative changes in 2016 can render Walker impotent and in three years restore Wisconsin to social sanity.
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.
