Thousands drown out GOP at Michigan Capitol
The Rally for Michigan Families was the largest and most diverse demonstration since protests against the Republican attack began here a month ago. "The Republicans could never have a rally like this," said one participant.
"Communism" gains ground among Americans
A specter is haunting Americans. About one in 10 of them.
New Calif. coalition formed to blunt foreclosure crisis
If the state's foreclosure rate continues unchecked, the combined costs to homeowners, the property tax base, and local governments could reach $1 trillion.
GOP’s vote to cut NPR funds seen as attack on public media
The House voted today to bar federal funding of National Public Raido and ban stations from using federal money to pay their NPR dues.
Calif. students: "These budget cuts have got to go!"
"Youth apathetic? ... Anyone who wakes up before dawn to drive across the state and rally at the capitol is not apathetic!"
Right wing woes grow in Wisconsin
Republican elected officials have a lot to worry about as voters increasingly turn away from them in disgust.
Across Ohio, thousands protest Kasich slash-and-burn plan
More than 10,000 Ohioans held angry protests Tuesday in dreary cold rain in 18 cities and towns throughout the state against Republican Gov. John Kasich's extremist, slash-and-burn budget proposals.
Oakland riders call for better bus service
Bus riders brought together by the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment shared their stories.
Cop tied to torture goes to jail, but allegations continue
The city of Chicago is facing allegations that police tortured suspects into false confessions through much of the 70s and 80s.
Wisconsin recall drive is ahead of schedule
Less than two weeks after recall campaigns against eight Wisconsin GOP state senators got under way, union members and their allies have already collected half the signatures they need.
