Bachmann and Santorum spark furor over slavery, "family values"
How much slack are voters likely to cut Michele Bachmann and Rick Santorum for signing a racist, gay-bashing "family values" pledge as they pandered to the bigots in their campaigns for the Republican presidential nomination?
"Selective enforcement" charged in raid of Chicano activist's home
"We think the FBI was involved. We believe the FBI initiated it," Gonzales said.
Hip Hop gains popularity among Native American youth
Hip-hop is one of the greatest cultural contributions of the U.S. From Japan to South Africa the thumping bass and rhythmic lyrical accompaniment that is hip-hop has swept the globe.
Blown-up levee destroys black community
A small African-American town is suffering after the Army Corps of Engineers decided to blow holes in a levee in eastern Missouri.
An introduction to Michele Bachmann
Rep. Michele Bachmann supposedly showed "stagecraft" during the Republican debate, but she also has a "talent" for questionable statements and policy positions.
Alaska Tribal Summit addresses Native rights
The Alaska Tribal Leaders Summit held in Anchorage May 5-7 focused on concerns over Native youth disenfranchisement and the controversial status of hunting and fishing rights.
Black lawmakers fight for immigrant rights
Despite the GOP's nationwide push for anti-immigrant laws, Black Democratic lawmakers are denouncing such measures and say their communities support the struggle for immigrant rights.
Border communities are ground zero for hunger
For the people who live in boder towns, some with roots going back for generations, these tiny communities are home to growing hunger and poverty.
Media democracy vs. corporations: “Most important issue facing country”
More than 2,500 activists at the National Conference for Media Reform, April 8-10, discussed the fight to defend and expand freedom of the press in the face of corporate power grabs.
California Senate approves “card check” bill on Cesar Chavez’ birthday
The California State Senate honored the legendary labor leader by approving legislation for farm workers seeking union representation.
