Same-sex marriage: Its time has come
The struggle for marriage equality saw its first major victory last month as Massachusetts began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Bridging the gap on health care
Eight out of 10 of the 44 million people in the U.S. who lack health insurance come from working families. It’s a national problem that needs a national solution.
Job report masks signs of trouble
While the Associated Press reports on “a job market steadily gaining steam ahead of November’s presidential election,” President Bush still has plenty to worry about from working-class voters concerned with the economy.
National Clips
BRUNSWICK, Ga.: Protesters ‘unwelcome’ G-8 Summit / WASHINGTON: Gov’t workers fight for right to vote / BUFFALO, N.Y.: Patriot Act sweeps up artists / AIKEN, S.C.: Cruel Bush trick imperils drinking water
Activists death prompts call for U.S. probe
CHICAGO – Friends and relatives of community activist May Molina Ortiz are demanding that the U.S. Attorney for Northern Illinois, Patrick Fitzgerald, carry out a special investigation of her death in police custody May 25.
White House put itself above the law
Staff Sgt. Camilo Mejia is sitting in an Army brig at Ft. Sill, Okla., because he rejected the torture and brutality carried out by U.S. occupation forces in Iraq. Mejia served eight years in the Army National Guard and eight months in Iraq before refusing to go back to his unit there.
Acting on principle: John Randolphs life and legacy
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – John Randolph, a great light of stage and screen, was laid to rest here Feb. 24 at age 88. Actor and activist, Randolph shined his light through the anti-Communist hysteria of the McCarthyite 1950s.
Corporate greed creates crises
Two simple examples of the unrelenting attack on working people: drug prices and no paid sick time at work.
State pension crisis
In the wake of numerous pension scandals and swindles since the 2000 market crash, it should come as no surprise that many U.S. state retirement plans are seriously under-funded.
National Clips
NASHVILLE, Tenn.: Hundreds demand “Fire Bush” / BIRMINGHAM, Ala.: Co. puts profit before public welfare / JACKSON, Miss.: City Council votes to condemn Patriot Act / SACRAMENTO: Californians unite to enact health care / WASHINGTON: Vets advance rights of gays in military
