Study exposes anti-government trends, influence of Glenn Beck
Since the 2008 election of Barack Obama, the country's first African American president, a wave of anger, public incivility, rising conspiracy theories and a climate of fervor has swept the nation.
Supreme Court fumbles Native American mascot challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court refused this week to hear a case involving a lawsuit by Native American activists on use of the name "Washington Redskins."
Hunger in America
In a sure sign the recession is far from over the Department of Agriculture reported that close to 50 million people in the U.S. are going hungry.
Seeking time to plan for son, Army mother is arrested
For now, U.S. Army Specialist Alexis Hutchinson has not been forced to deploy to Afghanistan, leaving her 11-month-old son, Kamani, in foster care.
Health care vigil calls on Lieberman’s conscience
Over 500 Connecticut supporters of health care with a strong public option gathered in front of Sen. Joseph Lieberman's home for an interfaith prayer vigil Sunday.
Texans say health care can’t wait!
The Texas AFL-CIO initiated a statewide rally for health care reform at the state capitol for November 14.
Health reform gets thumbs up from business community
In its ongoing campaign to pass health reform, the White House this week highlighted a new report from the Business Roundtable (BRT) on healthcare costs.
Controversial CA water bills pass: opponents vow ballot fight
Arnold Schwarzenegger has been making his way around California in the past week, signing the components of a controversial "water package" okayed by the legislature.
Lou Dobbs quits CNN
On Tuesday, Nov. 11th, Lou Dobbs announced his intention to leave CNN "effective immediately."
NYC council elections: some defeats, some historic victories
New Yorkers elected a new city council November 3, with some remarkable, and contradictory, results.
