Cutting food assistance increases hunger
Last week the Illinois Watchdog published an article that trivialized the effects of the Nov. 1 SNAP benefit cuts, stating they were "neither a surprise nor a problem."
Tea party Republicans set back in Virginia
Virginia held state elections for governor, lieutenant governor, state attorney general, all 100 members of the Virginia House of Delegates, and some local offices.
Standing with history, Illinois passes Marriage Equality
Jubilation swept Illinois after the state legislature passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage on Nov. 5. Illinois becomes the 15th state to pass a marriage equality law.
Life of Russell Means to be honored in Denver
On Nov. 7-10, Russell's family and supporters will host "Mitakuye Oyasin - Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Russell Means," with programs and panels to honor the huge contributions he made to both the Indian and non-Indian world.
Nothing is happening? Activists are busy in Dallas
From an SMU organizing seminar to an AFL-CIO rally opposing the way big money is undermining democracy, activism is alive and well in Dallas.
Senate reaches 60 votes for landmark anti-discrimination bill
Republican Nevada Senator Dean Heller indicated his support for the anti-discrimination bill, ENDA today, saying, "that supporting this legislation is the right thing to do."
Republicans win a round on Texas anti-abortion law
The battle raging in Texas for equal access to abortion services took a major regressive turn Thursday evening...
Librarian: With Emanuel’s pension plan “...I got two feet in the grave”
Residents testified mainly on the impact of cuts to mental health clinics, public worker retiree health care and education.
Police arrest 15 at immigration reform action in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla.--Immigrants, their brothers and sisters in labor and other progressive forces converged here on Oct. 29 for a protest demanding a path to citizenship for America's 11 million undocumented immigrants and an end to the deportations that have torn apart tens of thousands of immigrant families.
Report: State lawmakers enable wage theft, child labor
Corporations and their right-wing groups like ALEC have succeeded in rolling back wages and labor standards using state legislatures, according to a new report from Economic Policy Institute.
