As a nation, we have the highest respect for our men and women of the United States military. Well, that is, unless they are gay or lesbian.
Same Sex Military Couples To Begin Receiving Federal Benefits
As early as September, members of the military who are legally married to a spouse of the same sex will be able to claim the same Federal benefits which other married couples are entitled to.
Walmart Does Not Create Jobs, It Destroys Them
Economists are starting to take a closer look at the effects of Walmart on the economy, and what they are finding may surprise you.
4 Minutes That Will Change Your Life and Save the Planet (VIDEO)
Humankind, and especially the last century, have been demonstrably unkind to the planet earth.
Moo Cluck Moo: A Fast-Food Business Model that Works
The Detroit eatery has found success with its living wage based business model and has attracted local buzz by doing so.
Republicans Continue to Orchestrate Disaster for U.S. Postal Service
USPS provides essential services despite manufactured obstacles; delivery innovation and cost-savings being blocked by ulterior motives.
Obama Administration Ready to Fight Back as Voter ID Laws Sweep the Nation
When the Supreme Court struck down a key part of the Voters Rights Act of 1965, Texas attorney general Greg Abbott tweeted just 20 minutes later “I’ll fight #Obama’s effort to control our elections.”
Justice Department Head Resolves to Protect Voting Rights
Holder vows to challenge voter suppression efforts after Supreme Court ruling
New York’s Attorney General Plans to Investigate ‘Payroll Debit Cards’
They appear to offer convenience, but the prepaid debit cards offered by employers may actually cost employees more than they are worth.
Republicans in Texas Continue Assault On Children’s Education
Republicans in Texas want to select science textbooks that specifically include either intelligent design or creationism.
Fast Food Workers Strike In 7 Different Cities to Demand a Living Wage
Mondays strike was the largest mobilization of fast food workers in US history.
Marco Rubio Blocking Confirmation of First Openly Gay Black Judge to Federal Bench
While no organizations are currently pursuing the angle that Rubio may be opposing Thomas on the grounds of his sexuality, the Congressional Black Caucus has pointed out that Thomas isn’t the only black nominee that Rubio stands in the way of.
‘China-Like’ Labor Force Used In US Prisons
Despite American criticism of forced or coerced labor in other countries, a similar trend is occurring among incarcerated Americans, with prisoners having to work for less than a dollar a day.
Emergency Anti-Violence Summit Convened in Chicago by Congressional Black Caucus
An emergency summit was called in Chicago at Chicago State University by the members of the Congressional Black Caucus, resulting in hundreds gathering to discuss ways to slow and work to halt urban violence.
North Carolina Passes the Most Bigoted Voter ID Law In the United States
The bill targets students, minorities, and women, all of which whom tend to vote Democratic. But the bills supporters, Republican’s, promise that this is not meant to target any specific group, or a part of a political ploy.
Mass Incarceration: The Collateral Costs
According to a new study, more than 1 in 100 adults in the US is now incarcerated, “by far the highest rate of any nation, and more than one-quarter of all convictions come from drug offenses.”