In economic crisis, ordinary people create solutions
"We the people" - Local communities are creating human networks of food banks, community gardens, medical clinics, telephone hotlines and more.
Clergy deliver prayers to Sen. Joe Lieberman
An interfaith group of clergy and supporters rallied at Sen. Joe Lieberman's Hartford office Tuesday to present hundreds of personal prayers in support of health care reform.
Francisco “Paco” Rodriguez, Chicago boxer dies after brutal fight
The boxing community here is mourning the death of Francisco "Paco" Rodriguez, 25, who died over the weekend due to repeated blows to the head after a brutal boxing match in Philadelphia.
Federal aid urgently needed to avoid state budget catastrophes
CHICAGO— Looming behind the 17 million jobless tsunami hitting the country is another disaster: over $180 billion in accumulated budget deficits set to devastate state governments, according to a new study by the Pew Center for the States.
NFL charts new course on concussion policy
The NFL and its players union recently announced the approval of independent neurologists to evaluate head injuries and treating players due to concussions.
New mammogram guidelines: What’s a woman to do?
New guidelines have turned life upside down for women used to having a mammogram and breast examination every year starting at age 40, and doing monthly self-examinations.
States reap benefits with health reform
Blanche Lincoln and Joe Lieberman took center stage in the health care debate this past week.
Students occupy university building to protest fee hikes
Students occupied Wheeler Hall on the University of California campus in Berkeley, protesting a decision by university regents to raise fees.
House hearing debates Cuba travel
A bill to end the Cuba travel ban got a lively debate in a House committee last week.
Ft. Hood victim remembered with drums and dance
CHICAGO — About 100 young people, friends and family gathered Nov. 13 to celebrate with bomba drums, dance and songs, the life of Private Francheska "Cheka" Velez one of the 13 victims of the Ft. Hood tragedy.
