Survey shows continued support for immigration reform
If all goes as planned, Congress will try once more to deal with comprehensive immigration reform in February and March of this year.
Court rules in favor of voting rights for felons
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle, Wash., in a 2-1 decision Tuesday, has ruled in favor of felons the right to vote in state prisons there.
Houston inaugurates gay mayor, Annise Parker
A city the mainstream media painted as ultra-conservative celebrated the inauguration of a new, progressive openly gay mayor, Annise Parker.
NYC council elections: some defeats, some historic victories
New Yorkers elected a new city council November 3, with some remarkable, and contradictory, results.
Amnesty International denounces repression in Honduras
Human rights are taking a beating in Honduras in the aftermath of the June 28 coup d'etat which sent left-wing President Manuel “Mel” Zelaya into exile. Although the corporate controlled media are not reporting it, the de-facto government headed by Roberto Micheletti is employing heavy handed tactics to silence opposition activists and media.
Pete Seeger: 90 years of song and struggle
Born 90 years ago this May 3, Pete Seeger has been a tireless performer of topical song and a champion of global folklore, focusing his strongest efforts on that which was created by, for and about, the so-called common man.
Media reform is all about democracy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The media reform movement has come into its own with its most recent conference held here Jan. 12-14.
