U.S. Senate race in Georgia reaches a new low
The campaign is raffling off an AR-15 semiautomatic assault rifle as a way to build a list of conservative supporters.
Today in black history: Malcolm X assassinated
Malcolm became an influential figure to many African-Americans and supporters of civil rights and equality, and continues to be so today.
Demonstrators demand justice for Jordan Davis
A week of action is taking place here all this week demanding Dunn be retried. Yesterday people wore black ribbons in remembrance of Jordan Davis.
Unions double down on Southern organizing after loss in Tennessee
"You can always count on the brave workers it takes to ensure that all workers will, in the end, participate in how decisions are made at their workplaces."
Youth march and tribute to Craig Gauthier mark African American History month
The youth understand that if society were free from racism and division, all youth in Connecticut and elsewhere could become strong leaders today.
Bison slaughter brings stampede of outrage
Yellowstone National Park is rounding up bison to be slaughtered, and people ranging from Native Americans to animal rights activists are calling Yellowstone out on it.
Don't drink the water? West Virginian records each sip
Nikki Ardman, mother of two children with autism, teacher and resident of West Virginia, recently performed an experiment: She drank the water for a month after authorities said it was OK, and video blogged about it.
Unionists, greens start "Repair America" drive
They hope the campaign will resonate with voters concerned about low incomes, citizens worried about climate change and lawmakers who will respond to pressure on both.
Union leaders hail Obama order raising minimum wage for contract workers
They urged other politicians, notably lawmakers in Congress, to follow his lead and raise the national minimum wage.
Texas sportscaster blasts homophobia in NFL
In a searing rebuff to pervasive anti-gay attitudes in professional football, Dallas sportscaster Dale Hansen delivers a moving and insightful commentary.
