Immigrants continue fighting despite delay in Obama’s executive action
Anger is still boiling after Obama announced he was delaying his announcement of more executive relief for immigrants until after the Nov. 4 midterm elections.
Ferguson residents, at council meeting, voice concerns over lack of change
It is not quite two months since the shooting of Michael Brown to death here, and it is less than two weeks before a planned "week of resistance" from Oct. 10-13.
Texans hope to change things on Election Day
In the Texas elections, the top of the ticket is generating hope and fear. The fear comes from the polls, which show Republicans from the far right maintaining solid leads.
High Court to tackle cases affecting millions
It's the first Monday in October, and that means the U.S. Supreme Court comes back on the job, with cases that will affect millions of workers.
I shared a cab with Sen. Barry Goldwater
I will always remember what I learned from that cab ride to Capitol Hill: Millionaires get rich by arranging for other people to pay their way.
Kucinich appeal to vote your conscience ignores the big picture
Kucinich represents ultra-left "idealism" that leads us into blind alleys. In that regard he's no different from right-wing voters who go to the polls obsessing over one thing.
November elections a chance to reverse backsliding in Ohio
Ohio's work-force has an amazing 66.9 percent increase in productivity over the last 25 years. One would expect that wages and benefits would also increase.
Helen Thomas comes to my rescue
Helen Thomas proved herself a defender of freedom of the press, and a defender as well of democracy in Chile.
Holder resigning: Attorney general brought change
Holder's decision comes in the midst of a high-profile Justice Department civil rights investigation into the use of force by police in Ferguson, Missouri.
Get on board the CT Climate Train
When the People's Climate March kicks off in New York City on Sunday, Sept. 21, it is sure to be a powerful and diverse assembly.
