Many “Obamacare” critics accepted its subsidies
Several big corporations have reaped millions of dollars from "Obamacare" even as they support GOP candidates who vow to repeal the law.
Key lawmaker warns highway-mass transit money is running out
Money to repair the nation's crumbling roads and rehab its creaky mass transit lines will run out by July, a key lawmaker on budget issues warns.
Meet the Trans 100
The first ever Top 100 Trans Americans list recently was announced by inaugural sponsor GLAAD, with the support of Chicago House.
Iraq duty may have affected Fort Hood shooter
His rampage ended during a stand-off with a military policewoman when Lopez took his own life.
President celebrates Obamacare sign-up, rips Republicans
President Obama made celebratory remarks at the White House yesterday after more than seven million signed up for health insurance.
Panel: Immigrants’ advocates should step up efforts in the states
Immigrants' advocates should step up efforts in the states, regardless of the fate of comprehensive immigration reform in D.C., a panel discussing the issue says.
New Mexican miners commemorate "Salt of the Earth"
"Where is Anita Torrez?" growled the sheriff's deputy at the young pregnant woman sitting at a table stuffing envelopes inside the union hall's doorway.
Cuban Americans talk about normalizing Cuba relations
In a city known for its hostility toward Cuba's socialist government, Cuban Americans met March 15 to talk about normalizing U.S. relations with the island. It was a noteworthy development.
Despite snow, students lobby for #DebtFreeFuture
College students face many issues today, including raising tuition rates and cuts to programs. Student loan debt topped $1 trillion and is expected to reach (and even surpass) $1.3 trillion.
Michigan same-sex marriage ban overturned, but not for long
We were "excited, nervous, just like everyone else would feel," said Kim Hettinger and MaryAnn Northcote of Waterford.
