Nightmare begins as GOP takes over Senate
A GOP takeover would transform the Senate to reflect the concerns of people who have nothing but scorn and contempt for working people, democracy or any type of good government.
Melba Hernandez, 93; leader of the Cuban Revolution
On Mar. 9, Cuba and the world lost a remarkable revolutionary figure, Melba Hernandez Rey, age 93. The cause of death was complications of diabetes.
Abortion foes should not use people with disabilities as props
With the constant attacks on reproductive rights, it is easy to feel your blood boil every time another right-wing, anti-choice message comes your way.
Stand in support of women and girls, against misogyny
In the United States misogyny - or the hatred of women - is alive and well. I strongly encourage you all to reach out and help all our mothers, sisters and daughters to make sure they are all safe and free.
What does Obamacare mean for young people?
At this point in time, there are about 47 million people in the U.S. without health insurance. This includes a good amount of young people.
Young people stand up for respect in workplace
This story is also about my sister's struggle in her workplace with a management team, who because of the environment capitalism creates pushing some to climb the corporate ladder, lose their humanity in the process.
Ted Cruz, Jesse Helms vs. the people, the vote
Voting rights are a foundation for the realization of justice, equality, and freedom for everyone in our world and in our lives.
Three days on bus, then dancing at March on Washington
I was a 28 year-old peace activist in San Francisco in 1963 when I got a call from Women for Peace asking if I'd like to go to the March on Washington as one of their delegates.
CLUW co-founding officer Elinor Glenn dies at 98
"Her leadership, strength and wisdom contributed to CLUW's growth and will inspire young leaders in the future."
Activist Caroli Mullen dies in Baltimore
Caroli Mullen, a life-long activist for peace and civil rights, died March 8 in Baltimore after a two-year bout with cancer.
