Sen. Bernie Sanders' momentum continues to surge
Bernie Sanders is the common sense candidate for the Presidency of the United States.
Confederate flag buried belatedly in Florida
A park was the scene here on Memorial Day (May 25) of a symbolic ceremony of burial for the Confederate flag.
Nebraska lawmakers override governor’s veto and abolish death penalty
Lawmakers in the deep red state of Nebraska overrode their Republican governor's veto yesterday and abolished the death penalty.
Advocates urge greater funding for human needs programs in California
Restoring and increasing funds for California's human needs programs tops the agenda of many legislators.
Cuba travel bill advances in the Senate
Of progressive bills, the one that appears to be moving forward most quickly is the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act of 2015.
This week in indigenous news: protests, fashion, discrimination
Bethany Yellowtail's work is a vibrant, elegant melding of classic style and the staples of her Native upbringing.
Protesters set up “Raunerville” outside Illinois governor’s penthouse
Nearly 200 Chicagoans rallied in front of the building where Gov. Rauner owns a lakefront penthouse.
Ending racism key to U.S. justice, says Detroit law professor
A failing criminal justice system proves that we are not living in a "post-racial" era.
People's World hosts “ceremony for activists” in Missouri
A diverse crowd of 120 union, community, peace, and faith leaders joined together at the CWA Local 6300 union hall.
Pentagon commemoration of Vietnam War far from complete
The Pentagon commemoration omits contributions of the peace movement "on the home front" that helped bring an end to the war.
