Republicans
Trayvon Martin’s parents urge change to Florida’s “Shoot First” law
June 12, 2012A coalition led by national civil rights organizations along with Trayvon Martin's parents today delivered more than 375,000 signed petitions calling for reform or repeal of Florida's "Shoot First" law.
Read moreObama’s health care law keeps 13.7 million young adults insured
June 12, 2012According to a new report, 13.7 million young people either remained on or signed on to health care coverage through the health insurance of their parent, .an early benefit coming from the Affordable Care Act.
Read moreMuted rebellion against Blue Dogs at W.Va. Dem convention
June 11, 2012U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, W.Va. Secretary of State Natalie Tenant and Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin refused to budge from their association with Republican austerity politics.
Read moreThe danger of a Romney election
June 8, 2012Private sector revised job figures show an average of less than 90,000 per month since January. Unemployment inched back up to 8.2 percent.
Read moreIn Missouri, some Republicans help stop anti-union push
June 7, 2012A dozen or so Republicans signaled their leadership that they wanted no part of the anti-union agenda.
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