Pope to quit over failing health
In a move without precedent since the Middle Ages, Pope Benedict announced his resignation today.
Pa. governor’s proposals meeting broad opposition
Tom Corbett, in his third year in office, is seeing growing opposition to his bizarre budget proposals and his pro-corporate agenda.
Despite the NRA, most Americans favor gun control
Now is the time to bring about meaningful change and mobilize progressives to support those fighting for change.
Gun control battle opens in Senate
"Speaking is difficult, but I need to say something important," Giffords told the senators. "Violence is a big problem. Too many children are dying."
Nationwide rallies against austerity
Footballs, dodge balls, and pumpkin pie were props used in some of the nationwide actions for fiscal fairness during the National Day of Action sponsored by the AFL-CIO and allies.
Move to expand Medicaid in Missouri
"We have an opportunity to expand Medicaid here in Missouri. We have an opportunity to give security to over 250,000 people who currently do not have health care."
Ten Commandments monument spurs controversy in Oklahoma
The American Civil Liberties Union is considering challenging the placement of a Ten Commandments monument near the Oklahoma state Capitol.
Fix the economy: Only way to erase the debt
They are trying to tell us that the problem with the economy is the "debt."
2013: The post-election agenda
The economy is framing everything in the post-election period - and not only for the short term. Here's why.
Janitors slated for Christmas layoff swamp City Hall
Hundreds of O'Hare Airport workers slated to lose their jobs just before Christmas marched through City Hall today, chanting and waving banners, flags and signs.
