Day of reckoning set for Texas voter ID law
Texas' voter ID law, passed by the Republican-controlled state legislature and widely condemned as discriminatory and unconstitutional, now has a day in court.
Ericka Huggins calls for continued conversations on race
On Monday, Oct. 28th, educator and activist Ericka Huggins spoke to students in an open forum at Laney College in Oakland, California.
Sen. Davis registers candidacy for governor
State Senator Wendy Davis of Fort Worth filed her official candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Texas governor on Nov. 9.
National disgrace: Boehner blocks immigration vote
Once again John Boehner has allowed a right-wing extremist cabal in Congress to control the fate of important legislation.
Reports show $83 million right-wing empire is hijacking state governments
An $83 million web of right-wing "think tanks" is moving to seize the legislative agends in every state across the country.
Outrage follows declaration that police killing was “justified”
Flint Farmer was laying face down on the parkway grass after being shot in the thigh and abdomen by Chicago police officer Gildardo Sierra.
New Trans Pacific trade partnership stirs worries
The New York Times reported serious worry in the U.S. Congress about the Trans Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement.
NYC elections: Overwhelming mandate for progressive change
The 2013 New York City elections were a thunderous mandate for progressive change in the nation's largest city.
Gun-wielding protestors intimidate Texas mothers
Four members of MDA were lunching at the Blue Mesa Grill in Arlington, Texas, when dozens of Open Carry protesters brandishing long arms showed up in the parking lot.
Detroit elects mayor in tough times; other results promising
Former Detroit Medical CEO Mike Duggan is beating the city's former police chief and Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon by 55 to 45 percent.
