Baltimore: A new generation of protestors comes into being
Langston Hughes elementary is not only an oasis for the 178 children who attend, but also serves as a venue for numerous after school and community activities.
Today: Origins of AAPI Heritage Month, and national activities
Communities are celebrating the achievements of Asian and Pacific Americans.
Advocates urge greater funding for human needs programs in California
Restoring and increasing funds for California's human needs programs tops the agenda of many legislators.
Cuba travel bill advances in the Senate
Of progressive bills, the one that appears to be moving forward most quickly is the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act of 2015.
This week in indigenous news: protests, fashion, discrimination
Bethany Yellowtail's work is a vibrant, elegant melding of classic style and the staples of her Native upbringing.
Sanders introduces Robin Hood Tax and free education bills
"The Robin Hood tax, which can raise hundreds of billions of dollars every year paid by Wall Street speculators, is the perfect way to fund this program."
Rolling one-day strike closes Washington state schools
Thousands of union school workers in 60 districts across Washington are staging a "rolling one-day walkout" to protest the Republican-controlled State Senate's refusal to fully fund public schools.
Democratic flip-floppers let Senate start debating fast-track
Following arm-twisting from Obama, 10 Senate Democrats who had voted against debate on fast-track changed their positions.
Republicans lying about train safety funding
By mid-day Thursday, at least seven people were dead with more than 200 injured, in the wake of Tuesday's Amtrak train derailment.
Protesters set up “Raunerville” outside Illinois governor’s penthouse
Nearly 200 Chicagoans rallied in front of the building where Gov. Rauner owns a lakefront penthouse.
