Bypassing GOP obstruction, Obama announces steps to curb gun violence (with video)
Obama said, "The gun lobby may be holding Congress hostage right now, but they cannot hold America hostage."
Supreme Court hears Texas plan to replace democracy with oligarchy
Once again, right wingers have come up with a scheme to dilute and diminish the voting power of minorities, and they might get what they want.
A progressive guide to the primaries
All the debates, rallies, and fundraisers have been preparing the ground for February 2016, when the first actual ballots of this year's election will be cast.
Administration deports immigrant families
Men, women and children who entered the U.S. without papers during the past two years had fled the deadly violence and drought plaguing Central American countries.
Fight continues despite miscarriage of justice in Tamir Rice case
Instead of seeking incriminating evidence, McGinty spent months finding three "experts" who never interviewed the police and could only speculate from afar.
This week in history: FDR calls for Four Freedoms
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt articulated the fundamental goals of Four Freedoms that people "everywhere in the world" ought to enjoy.
Tamir Rice's family mourns after non-indictment of police officers
"I don't want my child to have died for nothing and I refuse to let his legacy or his name be ignored."
In Bay Area, leaders of many faiths condemn Islamophobia
Expressing solidarity with Muslims under attack, he declared, "If any mother has to fear for her child going to school, our community has failed."
Baltimore residents push for change after mistrial in Freddie Gray killing
A mistrial was declared in the trial of Baltimore police officer, William Porter, who was charged in connection with Gray's death.
Do elite boutiques insult immigrants, African Americans?
While boutiques may be known for elitistism, it's not uncommon for upscale stores to mishandle interactions with diverse customers.
