Border communities are ground zero for hunger
For the people who live in boder towns, some with roots going back for generations, these tiny communities are home to growing hunger and poverty.
Groups launch effort to prevent execution of Troy Davis
Civil rights groups have launched a final effort to prevent the state of Georgia from executing death row inmate Troy Davis.
Green energy bill signed into law
California became No. 1 in the nation in its commitment to renewable energy after Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that requires all electricity retailers to get at least 33 percent of their electricity from clean, renewable sources such as solar, wind and geothermal, by 2020.
Bridges brothers honor Hollywood "Red" Betty Garrett
Actor Jeff Bridges was among those who eulogized actress Betty Garrett in an April 6 memorial service attended by hundreds of entertainment community members.
Green energy bill signed into law
When Governor Jerry Brown put his signature on Senate Bill 2X April 12, California became No. 1 in the nation in its commitment to renewable energy.
Banks agree to compensate foreclosure victims
Over a dozen banks will compensate victims for losses that occured as a result of mistakes on foreclosures according to an agreement reached with government regulators today.
Students, faculty occupy building to protest cuts
Students and faculty at California State University in East Bay marched to administration offices, then occupied the building in protest.
Obama calls for tax hike for the rich
President Barack Obama laid out a "framework" that he said can reduce the federal budget deficit by $4 trillion over the next 12 years without slashing social services.
Thousands at Michigan Capitol: We are the people
A cross-section of the people's movement poured into the Michigan Capitol grounds today with this message: "We are the people - protect us, not the CEOs."
Bill would let religious adoption agencies bar same-sex couples
Two Illinois state senators are trying to pass a measure that would allow religious adoption agencies to deny requests from same-sex couples in civil unions.
