Chicago fights education cuts
Republican budget cuts served as the backdrop for a recent labor and community rally and march sponsored by the Chicago Teachers Union.
In Texas, thousands rally to "Save our State"
Days after 1,000 union-inspired protests rattled America, tardy Texans held their statewide coalition march and rally.
In a government shutdown, who is “essential”?
With a federal government shutdown looming, Elaine Mitchell is wondering if she's "essential" and if she'll get paid, or when.
One Ohio Now: Kasich, you're cutting our future
Hundreds rallied at the Statehouse here Tuesday to protest Republican Gov. John Kasich's plans to gut workers' rights and public services.
“Fired up” Obama begins 2012 campaign
President Barack Obama formally announced his reelection bid Monday, April 4, and followed that up with his first stump speeches of the season.
Republicans show government shutdown is their aim
Republicans are exposing their determination to force a government shutdown, regardless of any Democratic concessions.
Obama outlines plan to reduce U.S. oil use
The U.S. can neither depend on foreign sources of oil nor will it ever produce enough on its own to cover its needs, Obama said.
Leaders demand GOP condemn Cantor call to abolish Social Security
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and leading senior advocates demanded today that Republican lawmakers condemn Majority Leader Eric Cantor's call to abolish Social Security and Medicare.
A new low, even for California Republicans
Two Republican votes are needed in each legislative house, and GOP leaders have announced that any Republican who votes for more taxes will be considered a traitor.
Indiana official quits after scheme for fake attack on Walker is bared
Indiana prosecutor Carlos Lam admitted to suggesting that Wisconsin Gov. Walker stage a violent assault against himself in order to win public sympathy.
