Cop pleads guilty to massive murder cover-up during Katrina
A New Orleans police lieutenant pleads guilty to spearheading a massive cover-up of murder and violence committed by police in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Health care reform goes down to the wire
President Obama has to overcome public fatigue and disillusionment, plus hostile opposition from Big Insurance and far-right ideologues, in order to rally enough "yes" votes in the House of Representatives for his health care reform plan.
Where does Obama stand among young voters?
In an analysis by Gallup, data shows Obama's ratings among young voters remains high compared with ratings for past presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush during their administrations.
Immigrants, allies prepare massive push for reform
A broad coalition which includes the AFL-CIO, Change to Win and dozens of immigrants' rights and civil rights groups is mobilizing for a mass march on Washington D.C. on March 21.
New Haven Firebirds struggle for everyone
The need for affirmative action to achieve fairness and equality for everyone, and to address the economic crisis, won support last weekend at Conneticut African American History Month events.
In Show-Me State, calls to tax the rich, show us some jobs
"Government has a responsibility to assist people in these hard economic times," former autoworker Clem Smith told a crowd on the state Capitol steps.
Health care activist upbeat about California single-payer
California single-payer activist is optimistic about its state passage in the next five years.
Helping those without insurance
What do you do when you think you have the flu, strain your back, or come down with an ear infection? If you are one of the fortunate Americans who have health insurance, you might schedule an appointment with your doctor, go in for an exam, pay a small co-pay, and leave with care instructions or prescription medication to help you feel better. But for more than 46 million Americans without insurance, getting medical attention is not so easy.
Thousands march to save public education
Hundreds of thousands of students, parents, faculty, campus workers and community supporters demonstrated in California and around the country March 4 in a massive protest to save public education.
Poverty throughout Michigan at shocking levels
Even before the current crisis hit, one in five children in Michigan lived in poverty, and three rural counties had the highest rates.
