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.
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.
Democratic presidential hopefuls, in contrast to GOP candidates, push progressive agenda
All participants developed answers to problems in ways that will unify, not divide.
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.
Cuba-U.S. Relations: Next stop, Congress
The Cuban position is that there are still things the Obama administration can do by executive order to move things forward.
Emergency response needed to stop attack on Pastors for Peace
Time is of the essence to reverse the IRS plan to revoke this group's tax exempt status.
