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Immigration reform fight begins in earnest

February 5, 2013 By Dan Margolis

The move for reform has been spearheaded by undocumented youth themselves, but also includes Obama, sections of the Democratic Party, labor, churches and other community organizations.

Obama, FCC expanding public Wi-Fi

February 5, 2013 By Blake Skylar

The move is intended to decrease network congestion and enhance media (such as streaming HD videos). It is also an important shift, however, in the direction of free Internet for everyone.

Faith groups to Publix: Fairness for farmworkers

February 5, 2013 By Ben Markeson

"Knowing that our brothers and sisters who are farmworkers are not being treated fairly - their working conditions are abhorrent, we're standing with them today."

Austerity busting bill introduced

February 5, 2013 By John Wojcik

The Progressive Caucus bill, called the Balancing Act, invests in job creation and calls for paying for those investments with defense cuts.

Will Republicans keep blocking Violence Against Women Act?

February 5, 2013 By Susan Webb

Earlier, Republicans blocked reauthorization because they opposed extending protections to 30 million women who are undocumented immigrants, Native Americans, LGBT, or students on campuses.