Benefit freeze to leave millions on Social Security out in the cold
"We urge Congress to act quickly to mitigate the devastating Medicare hikes headed for millions of Americans who can't afford them."
Calif. governor signs law providing health care for undocumented kids
Among hundreds of bills signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown were several providing new protections for immigrants and against racial profiling.
Wisconsin’s Walker leads attack on Government Accountability Board
Civil service innovations have been crippled, changed or attacked in the last five years under Gov. Scott Walker.
Today in history: Catholic pacifist David Miller burns his draft card
The Catholic pacifist affiliated with the Catholic Worker movement, attended a rally held near the Armed Forces Induction Center in Manhattan.
Up-close with the “pro-lifers” - and the need for Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood remains the only resource in terms of OB/GYN care for hundreds of thousands of women with few to no other options.
Indigenous News: talking to daughters, Navajo midwives, rappers and saints
Mare Advertencia Lirika, an indigenous Zapotec, has made a name for herself on the Latin American hip-hop scene.
New attacks on voting rights in Alabama
Alabama has developed new ways to prevent African Americans from voting.
Anti-transgender violence crisis: Murders on the rise
Although this year has garnered an increase in transgender visibility, murders and violence against transgender people are on the rise.
Democratic presidential hopefuls, in contrast to GOP candidates, push progressive agenda
All participants developed answers to problems in ways that will unify, not divide.
Alabama’s new Jim Crow far from subtle
In Alabama, 50 years after Selma, voting rights are once more under assault.
