Texans rally to expand Medicaid
"Governor Perry - listen up, Medicaid matters, no more cuts!" echoed through the streets here at a recent demonstration.
Maryland abolishes death penalty
One fallacy of the death penalty, opponents say, is the chance for fatal error.
30,000 march down Broadway in New York May Day event
Some 30,000 flag-waving demonstrators marched down Broadway here on May Day demanding labor rights and immigration reform.
FOX-y move? Koch brothers may buy major U.S. newspapers
The far-right billionaire Koch brothers are reportedly seeking to buy The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun, and five other daily newspapers.
Detroit needs emergency action, not an emergency manager
Detroit is far from the only community feeling the shock of the economic crisis.
Social Security advocate says bigger cost-of-living raises needed
Nancy Altman told lawmakers that instead of considering how to cut the cost of living adjustments, Social Security should adopt an alternative inflation measure.
Students strike vs. standardized tests, school closings (with video)
High school students went on strike today, refusing to participate in the second day of standardized testing.
After Boston Marathon bombings, tears and questions remain
The federal government charged the 19-year-old today with using a weapon of mass destruction to kill three people and wound more than 200. If convicted, Tsarnaev could face the death penalty.
Texas explosion aftermath: Willie Nelson to hold benefit show
A fertilizer plant in West, Texas exploded on April 17, killing 15 and injuring hundreds more.
“This is only round one,” Obama says, after gun curbs fail
"All in all, this was a pretty shameful day for Washington."
