AFL-CIO backs President Obama’s action on immigration
"By extending relief to an estimated four million people, the Obama Administration will help prevent unscrupulous employers from exploiting unprotected workers."
Democrat Bera beats Republican Ose in close California race
Right after the election, Bera appeared to be trailing Ose by more than 3,000 votes. But on Nov. 19, with nearly all ballots counted, he led by over 1,400.
Some say “too late,” others see hope in Ferguson Commission
While some in the community here see the formation of a 16-member Ferguson Commission as "too little, too late" others see it as cause for some hope.
SEIU’S Henry urges Obama to let undocumented adults stay
SEIU president Mary Kay Henry joined 15 other leaders in urging President Obama to let an estimated five to six million undocumented adults stay in the U.S.
Michigan election results underline need to energize voters
While Republican turnout was down, the increase in Democratic turnout fell far short of what was needed to win.
Keystone XL heads to Senate for vote
Many activists fighting against Keystone are expecting - or hoping - that if the bill does get its 60 votes, Obama will simply veto it anyway.
Street theatre a part of Ferguson area protests this week
The crowd was greeted by colorful signs and banners announcing the arrival and one-day performance of what demonstrators called the "Injustice Freak Show."
The heart of the matter: What counts after Election Day
The vicissitudes of politics bring me back to the core issues; the electoral process amounts to only a part of what makes a democracy work.
Ferguson organizers hold training for peaceful protests
Organizers of protests planned in Ferguson are determined to see that it's peaceful. They will train people to ensure it stays that way.
Bush, Reagan also acted to protect immigrants
President Obama's anticipated order that would shield millions of immigrants now living illegally in the U.S. from deportation is not without precedent.
