Today in black history: Civil rights activist Jimmie Lee Jackson dies, becomes catalyst for Selma march
Twenty-six year old civil rights protester Jimmie Lee Jackson died this day, Feb. 26, 1965, from gunshot wounds inflicted by Alabama State Trooper after marching in a peaceful protest.
GOP blocks immigration reform
As the year 2013 draws to an end, the fight for immigrants' rights, and especially for the legalization of the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants believed to be in the United States, continues.
Dem lawmakers: Slow down on Pacific trade bill
The lawmakers said the two pacts, especially the TPP, cover far more than trade.
Asbestos survivors blast GOP bill
One survivor calls the legislation "one-sided, unfair and unnecessary."
Judge tosses key part of Texas anti-abortion law
Federal District Judge Lee Yeakel ruled that restrictions affecting abortion clinic physicians placed an undue burden on women seeking access to such facilities.
Calif. governor signs immigrant rights bills
"While Washington waffles on immigration, California's forging ahead," Brown said in announcing the signings. "I'm not waiting."
Nation braces for government shutdown
At least 800,000 of the nation's 2.1 million federal workers will be required to stay home Tuesday if the government shuts down as a result of Republican grandstanding.
Reckless Republicans push closer to a government shutdown
The chances of avoiding a goverment shutdown in five days are becoming slimmer and slimmer, and the union AFGE is in full mobilization mode against it.
House Republicans quit bipartisan immigration group
A blow was dealt against a possible bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill in the House of Representatives when two more Republican members withdrew. However, immigrant rights activists vow that they will not be deterred.
Thousands shut down Chicago streets at ALEC meeting
The demonstrators say ALEC is hurting just about everyone in America who is not part of the top one percent.
