Homeowners fight back - and win
Some families lost their homes, others expected to lose theirs, but they chose to fight for the greater good.
New York Stop and Frisk police harassment found unconstitutional
A federal judge has found the NYPD policy of "stop and frisk" unconstitutional.
Republicans take the “Walk of Shame” in Michigan
Before they were sworn in this morning, legislators got an earful as they approached the Capitol.
Gay marriage backers put the spotlight on Illinois
"We are a stable family, why shouldn't we have the same respect and the same rights as any other couple, as any other family?"
Immigrants, allies call for halt to deportations, path to citizenship
A coalition of immigrant groups and community allies kicked off a 1,000-mile caravan to Washington, D.C here on Jan. 3, with a press conference at Orlando City Hall.
Year ends with 7.8 percent jobless rate
The U.S. ended 2012 with a 7.8 percent jobless rate in December, unchanged from the month before and down 0.7 percent from the end of 2011.
Republicans force expiration of Violence Against Women Act
The reason? Republicans reject extending the law's protections for women who are undocumented immigrants, Native Americans, LGBT, or students.
ACLU criticizes record deportation numbers
New detainer policy is a positive step, but serious Constitutional problems still remain.
Human Rights Day demand: tax rich, jobs not cuts
She stood silhouetted against the backdrop of a holiday-lit City Hall. But she wasn't speaking of holiday celebrations.
After Michigan setback, unions to fight back
Yesterday, Michigan's Republican Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law a bill designed to cripple organized labor in this state.
