Cutting food assistance increases hunger
Last week the Illinois Watchdog published an article that trivialized the effects of the Nov. 1 SNAP benefit cuts, stating they were "neither a surprise nor a problem."
Tea party Republicans set back in Virginia
Virginia held state elections for governor, lieutenant governor, state attorney general, all 100 members of the Virginia House of Delegates, and some local offices.
Standing with history, Illinois passes Marriage Equality
Jubilation swept Illinois after the state legislature passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage on Nov. 5. Illinois becomes the 15th state to pass a marriage equality law.
Senate reaches 60 votes for landmark anti-discrimination bill
Republican Nevada Senator Dean Heller indicated his support for the anti-discrimination bill, ENDA today, saying, "that supporting this legislation is the right thing to do."
Republicans win a round on Texas anti-abortion law
The battle raging in Texas for equal access to abortion services took a major regressive turn Thursday evening...
Librarian: With Emanuel’s pension plan “...I got two feet in the grave”
Residents testified mainly on the impact of cuts to mental health clinics, public worker retiree health care and education.
Millions face ruthless food stamps cuts
More than 47 million Americans who receive food stamps will see their benefits go down starting Friday, just as Congress has begun negotiations on further cuts to the program.
Private contractors rip off Medicaid
In yet another attempt to derail implementation of Obamacare, House Republicans questioned representatives of IT companies about the failure of healthcare.gov.
No ordinary crisis: The shutdown and its aftermath
Defunding Obamacare by undemocratic means was to be the first trophy in a power play by a reactionary clique and their big-pocketed financial backers.
Media aids Republican attack on Affordable Care Act
The media seems to be working overtime to spread mass confusion on the Affordable Care Act.
