Well, that was quick. Just days after anti-abortion activists put up a huge billboard in Manhattan targeting black women,…
The GOP’s Biggest Health Care Victory? No Race in the Debate
It’s certainly not surprising that the House of Representatives voted to repeal the Obama administration’s historic health care reform…
Comcast Merger Worries Indie Artists, Web Advocates
The Federal Communications Commission and Department of Justice have given the green light to a merger between Comcast and…
Chicago Demolition Sheds Light on Public Housing Debate
Chicago’s getting ready to demolish one of its most infamous housing projects, and the news is shedding new light…
Haitian Election Drama Could Spill Into Next Year
It’s not surprising that Haiti’s presidential elections seem to be a failure. Nearly four days after ballots were cast,…
Charlie Rangel Convicted Of Ethics Violations
In what turned out to be a quick and dramatic two day trial, Harlem congressman Charlie Rangel was convicted…
Open Internet Advocates Try to Reboot Fight for Access
Residents in and around Albuquerque, N.M., will gather today for a town hall meeting to discuss the future of…
Haitian Elections Continue Amid Disaster, Cholera
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse in Haiti, it does. Officials there are still moving forward…
Dems Suffer Without Young Voters of Color Who Stole the ‘08 Show
Today, as Democrats are solemnly tallying up their losses, there’s one inescapable fact about what the midterm electorate looked…
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