Justice Department investigating over 100 voting rights violations
Eric Holder said the Department of Justice has opened up over 100 investigations into possible voting rights violations across the country.
Calif. State Assembly hearing says men of color need jobs
As income disparity takes center stage around the country, a special spotlight is being trained on the economic, educational and social challenges faced by boys and men of color.
Indiana House passes right to work for less bill
In an assault on workers and their unions in the heart of the once heavily industrialized and unionized Midwest, Indiana's Republican-controlled House passed a right to work for less bill yesterday.
North Carolina to pay $50,000 to sterilization victims
A North Carolina task force has recommended that victims of forced sterilization be awarded $50,000 as compensation for the tobacco state's eugenics program.
Tucson bans Mexican-American studies, students walk out
On Monday, after the Tucson, Ariz. school district banned its acclaimed Mexican-American studies program, hundreds of high school students throughout the city walked out of their schools in protest.
Obama's SOTU receives mostly cheers from the 99%
The President threw down the gauntlet, vowing to fight for an economy that serves the interests of the vast majority, not the wealthy few, and requiring millionaires to pay their "fair share" in taxes.
Obama to investigate mortgage fraud
Responding to public demands to prosecute the banks responsible for creating the financial crisis, President Obama announced on Tuesday a new financial irregularities task force
State of the Union address, DREAM Act Undocumented youth respond
In his State of the Union address, the president described the challenges faced by undocumented youth: many of them are already responding favorably: "I'm a DREAMer and I believe myself to be an American. I have hope."
Chicagoans demand "people's library hours"
Mayor Rahm Emanuel was forced to back off his unilateral closure of neighborhood branch libraries on Mondays after the move sparked a public uproar.
Journalist files suit against Obama on NDAA
Chris Hedges is suing President Obama and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta because the provisions are "clearly unconstitutional" and "a huge and egregious assault on democracy."
