NY governor bans fracking - for now
Residents concerned about the safety of their towns and drinking water won a first victory over "fracking" as outgoing Gov. David Paterson signed an order banning the practice until July.
Families arrested at bank in foreclosure protest [with video]
Several families moved their belongings outside of a Chase Bank branch in an act of civil disobedience - and were arrested.
Chicago grassroots to mayoral candidates: we want a people's agenda
CHICAGO - What are the most urgent issues this city's next mayor must address? That question was mulled by over 2,000 grassroots community activists Dec. 14 in a political style convention.
White House makes final push for DREAM Act
The Obama administration stepped up its campaign to overcome a possible Republican filibuster of the DREAM Act.
Are immigrants good for America?
According to demographers, city planners and others, in order to replace an aging workforce, the U.S. desperately needs more immigrants, and they need access to quality education.
Interfaith rally pushes public option forward in Connecticut
A large interfaith rally Dec. 14 demaned implementation of a state public option that would bring residents the full benefit of national health care.
Surprise! Republican judge rules against health care law
A federal judge in Virginia ruled that one part of President Barack Obama's signature health care reform law is unconstitutional, which comes after two other federal judges ruled it was constitutional, setting up an eventual showdown in the Supreme Court.
Tax cut deal: “A tremendous sacrifice” says Solis
"Right now we've made a tremendous sacrifice," Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis said. "There's no pleasure in us giving the high income tax bracket these cuts."
Lawmakers: Time has come to end "Don't ask, don't tell"
Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Pa., and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., say they plan to introduce a standalone bill in the House this week to reverse the controversial policy that bans openly gay service members.
After Sanders filibuster, tax deal passes and moves to House
WASHINGTON-- Capitol Hill resounded with angry denunciations of the Republican right for holding "hostage" unemployment benefits for millions of jobless workers to force through tax giveaways for billionaires.
