Marriage equality fight continues
The fight for marriage equality took a disappointing turn Aug. 13 when the California Supreme Court nullified the nearly 4,000 marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples in that state.
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Re-federalize Medicare
With the spotlight on Medicare, especially as it relates to the cost of prescription drugs, now may be a good time to redirect the discussion toward real solutions to the health care crisis.
Philadelphians pan Bushs tax plan
PHILADELPHIA – Chanting protesters with colorful signs lined the streets across from the U.S. Treasury Department offices as a motorcade brought in George W. Bush for a photo-op to bring attention to his “tax credit checks,” supposedly ready to be mailed. But 352,000 Pennsylvania families will be receiving no check at all.
National Urban League: Close equality gap
PITTSBURGH – Celebrating political achievements, business success, and cultural excellence, 3,000 National Urban League (NUL) convention delegates gathered here July 26-30.
Minnesota AFL-CIO endorses Wellstone
DULUTH, Minn. – The more than 700 delegates to the 45th Constitutional Convention of the Minnesota State AFL-CIO cheered wildly as U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone (D-Minn.) asked for their support in his bid for a third term. In return, Wellstone promised to continue his militant defense of working families if he wins reelection in November.
