
Helen Thomas comes to my rescue
Helen Thomas proved herself a defender of freedom of the press, and a defender as well of democracy in Chile.

Holder resigning: Attorney general brought change
Holder's decision comes in the midst of a high-profile Justice Department civil rights investigation into the use of force by police in Ferguson, Missouri.

Get on board the CT Climate Train
When the People's Climate March kicks off in New York City on Sunday, Sept. 21, it is sure to be a powerful and diverse assembly.

Six reasons why Scott Walker of Wisconsin is a disaster
One of the "Worst Candidates for Working Families in the 2014 Elections" is (surprise, surprise) Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.

Homeless youth need support now more than ever
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act,, which has provided funding for services to youth experiencing homelessness across the nation.

Burger King’s new Whopper puts the bite on U.S. taxpayers
Next time you consider chomping into a Burger King Whopper, you might think about the bite this fast food giant is trying to take out of the American taxpayer.

Rights groups sue feds over immigrant families
"What we are seeing in Artesia is nothing less than a sham process that values expediency over justice".

Journalists under police attack in Ferguson protests
President Obama, at a press conference today, said "there is no excuse for police to use excessive force against peaceful protesters or to throw protesters into jail."

Despite police violence Ferguson community continues peaceful protests
The numbers of community members, Black and white, who attended far outnumbered any who had engaged in looting the night before.

Says USSA aim is to “alter power relations on campuses”
USSA, the nation's largest and oldest student organization, is committed to "helping students identify what their goals are and how to achieve them."

