Citizens United anniversary met with nationwide protest
"The U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling pounded the last nail in the coffin of democracy, and we're here to get our democracy back." (with video)
After blackouts, anti-piracy bills lose support
The bills had the financial backing of major corporate interests including the film and entertainment industries, and cable television, among others.
"Right-to-work (for less)" bill threatens democracy in Indiana
Labor rights and democracy are in grave danger in the Hoosier state.
Voter suppression faces stiff opposition in Florida
A statement released by the Republican Party of Florida claims they are "closing the gap" on Democrats with new GOP voter registrations. To analyze the facts properly one needs to look beyond the numbers.
Opposition grows to Emanuel’s attack on free speech, assembly
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has created a firestorm by introducing new city ordinances that many say will have a chilling effect on First Amendment rights.
Bradley Manning faces life imprisonment in whistleblower case
Oklahomans are paying particular attention to the case of PFC Bradley Manning, an Oklahoma native. Hearings on his case commenced at Fort Meade, Md., last month.
Supreme Court to hear Arizona immigration case in 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday that it is going to hear three politically charged cases in its upcoming 2012 session.
84-year-old Wisconsin woman told to pay $200 poll tax
The Justice Department says it is looking carefully at the voter suppression laws put through by Republican lawmakers all over the country.
Marriage equality activists win victory for all families
At the Dec. 12 meeting of the Orlando City Commission, leaders voted unanimously to pass a Domestic Partner Registry.
Sidewalk "chalk" protest for unemployment benefits becomes a crime
When Occupy Springfield protesters chalked slogans on the sidewalk in front of GOP Congressman Aaron Schock's district office, it suddenly became a crime.
