politics
Today in history: reading the Riot Act for 300 years
July 20, 2015You may not have known that the Riot Act was passed by an act of the British Parliament on this date exactly 300 years ago, July 20, 1715.
Read moreBernie Sanders draws 11,000 in red state Arizona
July 20, 2015Arizona, a traditionally deep red state, has not seen the last of Bernie Sanders.
Read moreGOP funding bill would force the NLRB to lay off one-third of its staff
July 17, 2015The Obama administration is blasting a GOP-authored money bill that would underfund the Labor, Education, and Health and Human Services Depts.
Read morePresident Obama, at federal prison, calls for new approach to crime
July 17, 2015The president said there must be a distinction between young people "doing stupid things" and violent criminals.
Read moreClinton, Sanders meet top union leaders
July 16, 2015The two leading Democratic presidential contenders met behind closed doors with top union leaders to talk positions and strategy.
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