Ohioans “chain” Cleveland Public Square to protest Social Security cuts
The 150 participants came from Toledo, Canton, Akron, Columbus, Ashtabula, and even Pittsburgh, as well as Cleveland. They were part of at least 45 "human chain" protests around the country.
Dallas rally says “Restore the Fourth”
More than 100 people celebrated the 4th of July here by demanding an end to U.S. government spying on its citizens.
St. Louis says "Si Se Puede" for immigration reform
"We all come from somewhere else. Immigrants are a part of the fabric of America."
Supporters urge passage of “way overdue” immigration reform
"The sky didn't fall when I won my legal status during the last immigration reform of 1986 and the sky will not fall when we pass this immigration reform."
Social Security supporters form human chains in 45 cities
Social Security advocates formed human chains in at least 45 cities from coast to coast yesterday to protest the "chained CPI."
Netroots Nation 13 stresses building lasting leadership
The importance of helping people find their way to help themselves and create organizations in their own communities was the main theme.
Student loan rates set to double as July 1 deadline looms
On July 1 interest rates for federally subsidized Stafford Loans will double for 7.4 million students unless Congress takes action.
U.S. Supreme Court won’t rehear California’s Prop. 8
"Millions of Californians will be able to marry the person they love - with all the rights and responsibilities that go along with it."
GOP makes repressive amendment to immigration bill
The amendment would prevent any of the immigrants legalized under S 744 from achieving permanent legal status until certain requirements are met.
Wisconsin Democrats’ strategy debate could ripple nationwide
The bottom line reality is how "this Republican state budget reeks from top to bottom."
