Reckless Republicans push closer to a government shutdown
The chances of avoiding a goverment shutdown in five days are becoming slimmer and slimmer, and the union AFGE is in full mobilization mode against it.
Detroit bankruptcy coming to your city next, leaders warn
Detroit is the canary in the coalmine, warned speakers at a public forum on the city's bankruptcy, held this past Saturday, sponsored by Congressman John Conyers Jr.
Texas fertilizer plant failed to heed disclosure rules
The tragic April 17 explosion at the fertilizer plant in West, Texas was, in part, a product of a severe lack of accountability and oversight by its company, West Fertilizer.
Austerity busting bill introduced
The Progressive Caucus bill, called the Balancing Act, invests in job creation and calls for paying for those investments with defense cuts.
Mother Nature shakes up presidential elections
Last week Mother Nature fired a warning shot across the bow of American politics.
In battleground Virginia, stimulus funds built a bridge
Waiting for a traffic light to change on the old Robertson Bridge was a frightening experience for many motorists in Danville. The solution came from President Obama's stimulus package.
Memphis: Project Homeless event draws 1,200
Organized by the Community Alliance for the Homeless, and part of the city and county plans to end homelessness, the event brought together over 825 volunteers and 1,200 people seeking services.
OSHA's Barab walks fine line on firms' 'voluntary protection'
House Republicans demand OSHA emphasize its Voluntary Protection Program while unions and the GAO say OSHA doesn't have the staff to monitor VPP firms' performance.
Today in history: Birthday of Julia Lathrop
Today in history: Birthday of Julia Lathrop, social reformer in the area of education, social policy, and children's welfare.
Animal killing in Ohio highlights need for regulations
In the aftermath of this past week's tragic killing of 49 exotic animals, including 18 rare Bengal Tigers, in Zanesville, Ohio Gov. John Kasich is scrambling to put a positive spin on the calamity.
