Those pushing school reform have never been in a classroom
Respect teachers? The Republican-dominated Michigan legislature has done the exact opposite.
Maryland abolishes death penalty
One fallacy of the death penalty, opponents say, is the chance for fatal error.
Veteran activists should check out social media
Older activists shouldn't feel that they have to use Facebook just because they feel have no other choice for staying in touch, but for their very real value to the community.
30,000 march down Broadway in New York May Day event
Some 30,000 flag-waving demonstrators marched down Broadway here on May Day demanding labor rights and immigration reform.
FOX-y move? Koch brothers may buy major U.S. newspapers
The far-right billionaire Koch brothers are reportedly seeking to buy The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun, and five other daily newspapers.
Detroit needs emergency action, not an emergency manager
Detroit is far from the only community feeling the shock of the economic crisis.
Social Security advocate says bigger cost-of-living raises needed
Nancy Altman told lawmakers that instead of considering how to cut the cost of living adjustments, Social Security should adopt an alternative inflation measure.
After Boston Marathon bombings, tears and questions remain
The federal government charged the 19-year-old today with using a weapon of mass destruction to kill three people and wound more than 200. If convicted, Tsarnaev could face the death penalty.
“This is only round one,” Obama says, after gun curbs fail
"All in all, this was a pretty shameful day for Washington."
Ohio seniors blast Social Security cuts
The resolution opposing any cuts to Social Security also stated that the cap on Social Security taxes, now at $113,000, should be eliminated, so that the wealthy pay their fair share.
