Trump’s VP pick Mike Pence addresses right-wing lobby ALEC
Indiana's governor, Trump's Republican running mate, addressed - and hailed - ALEC, disregarding worker protests out front of the secretive right-wing cabal's meeting.
Missouri senate defeats “paycheck deception” bill
The bill would have forced workers to "opt-in" to having their dues taken out of their paychecks--a scheme that weakens unions.
GOP bill overturns Labor Dept. restriction on financial advisers; Obama promises veto
Some firms have incentivized advisers to steer clients into products that have higher fees and lower returns, costing American families an estimated $17 billion a year,
Hundreds arrested at U.S. Capitol for demanding restoration of democracy
"Congress is doing nothing; we say: 'no more'! There's deep frustration with a system we no longer feel hears our voices."
Limited ACCESS for undocumented students
Beyond the possible funds that the ACCESS bill would make available, undocumented students have few options when it comes to continuing their quest for higher education.
North Carolina discrimination law shows limits of corporate conscience
"The legislation hastily enacted is deplorable and discriminatory, and it runs counter to everything we stand for."
Bill to kill Obamacare goes to White House
In their latest show of contempt for the people of our nation, right wing Republicans have passed a bill to kill the Affordable Care Act.
Shameless anti-refugee bill passed by GOP-run House
The Republican Party and the right have descended to a new level of repulsive shamelessness that many thought was not possible even for them.
Carly Fiorina says Obamacare isn't helping anyone
The Affordable Care Act - Obamacare to some - is a perennial target of Republicans.
House passes highway-transit bill, delays rail safety
"We need to increase investments in our infrastructure and focus on the areas that will truly help create jobs and support our economy."
