U.S.
Rep. Steve King’s idiot remarks are serious problem
July 26, 2013The comments of Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, which stereotype undocumented immigrants as drug smugglers, have embarrassed his own Republican Party, yet are part of a larger anti-immigrant, racist agenda.
Read more
Immigration reform lifts up all workers, says civil rights leader
July 26, 2013WASHINGTON - A top civil rights leader has restated the value of comprehensive immigration reform to all U.S. workers, documented and undocumented.
Read more
President Obama lays out his vision for the economy
July 25, 2013The president framed the economic tasks ahead of the country as one of fixing structural problems that go well beyond the current financial crisis.
Read more
Inmates & advocates press for changes as prison hunger strike continues
July 25, 2013A hunger strike by California prison inmates protesting prolonged solitary confinement is now well into its third week.
Read more
Danville, Va., marches for Trayvon Martin and against violence
July 25, 2013"We need to stand up for each other."
Read more