Opposition grows to Emanuel’s attack on free speech, assembly
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has created a firestorm by introducing new city ordinances that many say will have a chilling effect on First Amendment rights.
Undocumented and unafraid: the Chicago Six on trial
Six undocumented youth appeared in Chicago's Circuit Court yesterday: They are the first-ever undocumented immigrants in Illinois to be put on trial for protesting immigration policy.
Immigration rights activists applaud hardship waiver proposal
This past Friday, the Obama administration announced rule changes in immigration policy that would allow undocumented immigrants to seek a hardship waiver while staying in the United States.
Labor and community groups call for action as mortgage fraud settlement nears
Take action, says Working America in response to reports that the Justice Department is nearing an agreement with several banks responsible for ripping off home owners by mortgage fraud.
Romney scores not-so-big win as Republicans argue over “vulture capitalism”
Mitt Romney, "frontrunner" for the GOP presidential nomination, emerged as the leading candidate with only 37 percent of the vote.
Awake the State rally rocks Orlando
Republican lawmakers and Republican Gov. Rick Scott are expected to push for deep cuts, including in Medicaid and unemployment benefits.
Bradley Manning faces life imprisonment in whistleblower case
Oklahomans are paying particular attention to the case of PFC Bradley Manning, an Oklahoma native. Hearings on his case commenced at Fort Meade, Md., last month.
Montana high court upholds ban on corporate cash in elections
Progressives in the "Big Sky State" are praising the Montana Supreme Court for rejecting the U.S. Supreme Court's "corporate personhood" decision.
Black farmers protest bar on further claims in discrimination settlement
The farmers, organized in the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association, headquartered in Memphis, held a church rally to highlight the issue.
Florida GOP attempts to circumvent Roe vs. Wade
Florida Rep. Charles Van Zant announced that he would move forward on his Florida for Life Act.
