New START ratified, 71-26
The 71-26 vote marked a significant foreign policy achievement for the Obama administration during the lame-duck Congressional session.
Kasich declares war on workers
Ohio's Republican Governor-elect John Kasich declared war on all public employees and workers employed under state contracts - a full month before taking office.
Scientists: society needs power and corruption
Scientific fact is objective, but sometimes it's easy to see whose side certain scientists are working on.
Anger erupts over slash-to-the-bone state budget
SEATTLE - Public employee unions and the people they serve denounced the budget unveiled by Gov. Chris Gregoire, which slashes vital services and jobs.
More arrests as foreclosure protests spread
Six people were arrested December 20 when they locked arms as they attempted to enter a Bank of America branch in Missouri, refusing police orders to turn back during a protest against the bank's home foreclosures.
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg named Time’s “Person of Year”
Facebook reflects the online revolution changing the way people communicate and share information worldwide.
A tale of two struggles
The repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell and the close vote on the DREAM Act are milestones in the continuing struggle to expand democracy and equality in America.
New START hangs in the balance
Senate Republicans appeared increasingly determined to use the nuclear treaty as a political football in their drive to block all possible administration initiatives.
DADT repeal to end discriminatory policy
In what many are calling a landmark vote for expanding civil rights and equality, the US Senate voted 65-31 to repeal the discriminatory “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy in the military on Dec. 18.
DREAM Act lives on, supporters say
DREAM Act supporters, both in Congress and at the grassroots, vowed to continue the fight for justice.
