
TPP approved, but a legislative fight looms in the U.S.
In the United States, there is going to be a fight about this, in the context of national elections.

Immigration battle heats up in context of the elections
There is no immediate possibility of getting a humane immigration reform bill through the Republican-controlled Congress.

Author Junot Díaz talks immigration, white supremacy, and science fiction
Themes of his literature include the celebration of the Latin American/Caribbean diaspora, and the broken promises of immigration in America.

This week in history: First African American congressman speaks on House of Representatives floor
Jefferson Franklin Long: the first black member to speak on the House floor.

Rubio: God demands free enterprise
Rubio did not explain how his Administration would finance anything at all after cutting taxes for the rich and giving tax refunds for health insurance.

The focus on Iowa caucuses: accident meets media hype
A relatively small number of Iowans take part in the caucuses, but the caucuses decisions are worth scrutinizing because participants study the issues and are knowledgeable and thoughtful.

Black Radical Tradition conference features Dr. Cornel West, other activists
A steering committee including grassroots activists, organizers, educators, scholars, and faith leaders, convened a conference on the Black Radical Tradition.

Beyond deportation: Fixing a broken system, filing a federal suit
Ending detentions and mass deportations will require political courage and action from whoever is elected.

Race or class: Must Bernie choose?
Is Sanders' greatest weakness his campaign's limited addressing of race? Or is he being unfairly targeted for taking on economic injustice?

Texas grand jury clears Planned Parenthood, indicts accusers
A grand jury cleared a Planned Parenthood clinic charged with profiting from the sale of fetal tissue, but it indicted David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt, the two behind the charges.

