The Pentagon and Hawaii, militarized state of armed occupation
U.S. armed occupation of Hawaii threatens the lives and well-being of indigenous people and others for whom the islands are home.
Pledge in Michigan: Advocate for the earth and the poor
"We will insist that our elected and appointed officials act on behalf of us, our common home and the poor."
Blankenship to finally face justice for 29 miners’ deaths?
The accused coal criminal, Don Blankenship, may finally face justice this coming month.
Right-wing scheme to shut down government may flop
Although right-wing Republicans are still scheming to shut down the federal government, at the moment their efforts seem to be faltering.
Today in history: Ethel Rosenberg born, commemoration in Los Angeles
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were American citizens executed at Sing Sing prison in Ossining, N.Y. on June 19, 1953.
Indigenous news: Junípero Serra, Marvel Comics, Doctrine of Discovery
A Native second-grader was sent home because his traditional Mohawk hairstyle was "too distracting" to teachers and students.
Pope to Congress: Politics cannot be a slave to finance
He is the first pope in history to address a joint session of Congress.
GOP: No bootstraps for you, baby!
The whole motley GOP crew is determined to do whatever it takes to deny workers and their children economic mobility.
Pope Francis at White House: Fight climate change, aid immigrants
Speaking from a White House porch to a huge, ecstatic, cheering crowd, Francis did not mince words in his rebuke of climate change deniers.
Walker killed his own campaign with attacks on workers
"Scott Walker was a one-trick labor bashing pony and the novelty seems to have worn off even among Republican primary voters."
