EPI plan: Tax the rich, strengthen social security, rebuild infrastructure
By 2040, federal debt would be 54 percent of gross domestic product, not the present 74 percent - and less than debt proposed by right wingers.
A decade after Katrina: what we’ve learned and refuse to learn
A decade later, the nation has made little progress in addressing the systemic problems Hurricane Katrina laid bare.
Black Cat Appreciation Day: the perfect time to adopt
"Black cats are still the least likely to be adopted, and they need people to give them a chance."
Ending Cuban blockade could improve U.S. health
If the current thaw in U.S.-Cuban relations leads to lifting the decades-long blockade, we will have access to life-saving drugs and vaccines now banned in the U.S.
Indiana HIV epidemic underscores value of syringe services programs
The Foundation for AIDS Research has released a new brief that underscores the importance of syringe service programs.
Medicare turns 50 with vigor in Los Angeles
The slogan of the day was "Medicare: As American as Apple Pie."
Birthday PIE for Medicare: celebrations urge expanding it for all
"Because of Medicare, our seniors have access to health care, they're living longer lives, decent lives. That's something worth fighting for!"
Today in history: Hooray for Medicare on its first 50 years!
Happy birthday, Medicare! Celebrations are occurring all over the country.
Religious voters back Pope's stands against racism, income inequality, for worker rights
Pope Francis I has been outspoken about the rights of workers to be valued and respected - including their rights to join unions - and against income inequality and poverty.
Today in history: The Americans with Disabilities Act signed 25 years ago
It was dedicated activism that accomplished these measures so that the benefits of living in a modern society can be accessed by millions more people.
