Jobless benefits and payroll tax cut in danger, SEIU warns
Republican lawmakers are plotting to allow extra federal jobless benefits and the "temporary" payroll tax cut for 160 million workers to lapse.
Protesters slam Kasich for “selling out Ohio”
Protesters denounced huge tax giveaways to the rich and big business that the governor is paying for with cuts to education, mental health and city services.
City Council OKs community benefits for Oakland Army Base project
A new chapter opened in the long saga of efforts to redevelop the former Oakland Army Base, as the City Council approved guiding principles.
Will Facebook get a ‘like’ in China?
Facebook wants to reach China's Internet population, but critics and analysts are doubtful of its prospects there.
Santorum rolls over the “inevitable” Romney
The Republican establishment's narrative of Mitt Romney's "imevitability" as the party's presidential nominee unraveled Tuesday in just one night.
Black atheists plan billboard campaign for African American History Month
Featured on the billboard are images of famous 19th and 20th century African American figures along with contemporary freethinkers.
Marriage equality moves forward in California
A federal appeals court ruled Feb. 7 that California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
Civil rights and labor leaders develop strategy to repeal anti-immigrant law
Alabama's anti-immigrant law, HB 56, has threatened people of color regardless of their legal status, and continues to damage the state's economy and reputation.
Thai house raid reveals ongoing attacks on wildlife
Thailand's developed infrastructure, in combination with substandard law enforcement, typically makes for almost effortless smuggling.
Clint Eastwood Super Bowl ad has GOP on the defensive
The ad, sponsored by Chrysler has Eastwood, a Republican, touting progress in the economic recovery and particularly the auto bailout.
