Tea party tries to save one of its own in Illinois
Right-wing groups are pouring more than $1 million to support the reelection campaign of Rep. Joe Walsh, R-Ill.
“Adios Arpaio” campaign heats up in Arizona
The notoriously racist Tea Party darling likes to call himself "the toughest sheriff in the country," but it seems he is afraid to openly debate his main opponent.
Unions back universities in race and admissions Supreme Court case
Declaring that, still, "race matters" in schools and society, unionsare siding with top universities in a U.S. Supreme Court case on the role of race in college admissions.
Musicians, shooting victim react to Mustaine’s anti-Obama rant
Dave Mustaine, frontman of thrash metal band Megadeth, has recently generated much controversy with his continuous flow of hateful, right-wing comments.
Ohioans rally to support voting rights
Ohio GOP Secretary of State Jon Husted came under national scrutiny and ridicule when he let Republican-leaning counties have extended early voting hours while restricting hours in Democratic-leaning counties.
Windy City turns "war zone" from gun violence
The city once known for wind is now known for gun violence.
Religious leaders: racial equality requires action
Overcoming racial overtones dominating the economic and political life of Southeast Michigan was the challenge.
Supreme Court strikes down most of Arizona immigration law
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down three parts of Arizona's immigration law today, but permitted one of the key parts to stand in a split decision.
This day in history: Muhammad Ali convicted for his anti-war stand
On June 20, 1967, boxing champion and Olympic gold medal winner Muhammad Ali was convicted of draft evasion, sentenced to five years in prison, fined $10,000 and banned from boxing for three years.
"Birther" charges so ridiculous, even Supreme Court refuses case
The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal challenging President Barack Obama's U.S. citizenship. The high court is known as the most extremist right-wing court in modern times, dominated by five conservatives.
