Akin, Ryan, rape and Republican hypocrisy
Fierce opposition to women's reproductive rights, including the right to decide whether or not to bear a child, has been the agenda of the Republican Party for quite some time now.
Gore Vidal: brilliant provocateur
Gore Vidal was a very specific sort of figure, heir to the heritage of Oscar Wilde and Dorothy Parker. His description of himself: a "gentleman bitch."
Chick Fil-A debate missing the point
The debate over equal rights for LGBT Americans has recently focused, bizarrely, on an American fast food staple: the chicken sandwich.
Caterpillar strikers hold line on wages – a fight for all
Poverty is increasing in America. One factor is the prevalence of low-wage jobs. Some call it the Wal-Martization of America. Still, to others, it's class war.
Living history in “Anne Braden: Southern Patriot”
I thought I knew about legendary civil rights activists Carl and Anne Braden before I saw this documentary. I was very wrong.
Michigan's John Conyers: Tireless champion for jobs and voting rights
What happens in the 2012 elections could make or break struggling cities like Detroit that have been devastated by the economic crisis.
Today in history: First women's rights convention
On July 19, 1848, the first women's rights convention began.
A subculture evolving: Women in metal speak out
Women do now represent a sizable chunk of the metal scene - meaning that the genre is expanding and becoming more diverse.
Today in labor history … Emma Goldman, IWW, anti-racism and more
Women's rights activist and anarchist Emma Goldman was born in Lithuania. She came to the United States when she was 17.
