Internet lies could become federal crime
Many social networks are filled with false information about people - from fake screen names to false details about appearance.
Progressive groups vs. Social Security, Medicare cuts
Progressive groups, led by the Campaign for America's Future, are campaigning hard against proposals floated by deficit-cutting "Super Committee" Democrats.
Occupy, unions and allies: "We refuse to be evicted"
Tthe "one percent" is learning big time today that it cannot evict a nationwide grassroots movement.
Environmentalists claim victory in Tar Sands fight
Obama acknowledged that the opposition to the pipeline had played a role in his decision.
White House holds first policy conference on African Americans
A recent White House conference on African American policy trumpeted the Obama administration's achievement in promoting programs beneficial to the black community.
Evicted Wall Street protesters refuse to give up
"Shame, shame, shame," shouted several encircling Liberty Park as police arrested those attempting to enter the now seized Occupy Wall Street occupation site.
Evangelicals: Alabama's immigration law is anti-Christian, anti-American
National evangelical leaders who recently visited Alabama as part of an "emergency delegation" are denouncing the state's new anti-immigrant law.
Red Cross strikers win new contract
Striking workers at Red Cross won a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement.
National day of action on voting rights set for Dec 10
A national day of action has been set for December 10, International Human Rights Day. The nationwide protests have been called by a new coalition, the Stand for Freedom campaign.
