No vote yet on Illinois marriage equality
According to Rep. Greg Harris, its chief sponsor in the House, "there is simply not enough time or votes."
Republicans force expiration of Violence Against Women Act
The reason? Republicans reject extending the law's protections for women who are undocumented immigrants, Native Americans, LGBT, or students.
Ten Commandments monument spurs controversy in Oklahoma
The American Civil Liberties Union is considering challenging the placement of a Ten Commandments monument near the Oklahoma state Capitol.
Fix the economy: Only way to erase the debt
They are trying to tell us that the problem with the economy is the "debt."
Unions to aim for labor law, immigration reform
Reforming labor law to help balance the scales between workers and bosses in organizing and bargaining, will always be labor's number one legislative priority - until it passes.
Fiscal cliff deal seen as “breakthrough” on some issues
In an extraordinary session the House voted 257 to 167 to approve a Senate-crafted agreement to avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff" on New Years Day.
GOP vacations as nation teeters on the brink of “cliff”
President Obama flew back into the nation's capital today reportedly with a new offer to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff on Jan. 1.
Obama tries again on fiscal cliff
President Obama is still trying to negotiate an arrangement with Congress to head off or to postpone tax increases on working people and the massive cuts scheduled to begin after Jan. 1.
ACLU criticizes record deportation numbers
New detainer policy is a positive step, but serious Constitutional problems still remain.
