Today in history: The Stamp Act repealed in 1766
The Act was a taxation measure enacted to raise revenues for a standing British army in America.
U.S.-Cuba direct mail service resumes
News of improved Cuban-American relations has been hitting the fast lane recently, benefiting citizens of both nations.
Studies reveal importance of Latino vote in 2016
More people are realizing that the priority for November has to be not merely stopping Trump, but stopping the Republican candidate whoever he may be.
Not holding Supreme Court nomination hearings is “middle finger” politics
Yesterday, President Obama nominated Judge Merrick Garland to fill the vacancy left by Scalia.
AME Church founder Richard Allen honored on a new stamp
He was an inspiring figure whose life and work helped shape American history.
No country for old people
Is there a human right to age in dignity? Some countries think so. Unfortunately, ours isn't one of them.
This week in women's history: First American woman dentist
"People were amazed when they learned that a young girl had so far forgotten her womanhood as to want to study dentistry."
Latino voters in central Florida mobilize against Trump
"What the campaign hopes to accomplish is voter outreach with Latinos because of the influx due to the Puerto Rican financial crisis: Folks are literally fleeing to the mainland."
Case involving abortion clinics raises key constitutional rights question
If Texas can make it nearly impossible for women to exercise their constitutional right to abortion, what other constitutional rights can government burden without justification?
East Oaklanders present new vision for fair development
Area residents have demanded that affordable housing, a clean and healthy environment, and good union jobs for current residents be written into any development plan for the area.
