National

The Hanford B nuclear reactor is historic in several ways. For starters, it’s the most polluted nuclear site on the planet. September 21, 2009

If we want equal rights for LGBT people in all 50 states, we have to demand it--and that means marching on October 11 in Washington. September 18, 2009

Sen. Max Baucus, the man behind the latest version health care "reform" legislation, may be the most corporate-entrenched Democrat in Washington. September 18, 2009

As Barack Obama's modest health care reform proposals sputter out, the prospects for real immigration reform are also fading. September 17, 2009

Activists representing dozens of organizations gathered to plan for a struggle to repeal the Proposition 8 same-sex marriage ban in California. September 16, 2009

The evidence continues to build--Cameron Todd Willingham was executed by the state of Texas for a crime that he didn't commit. September 15, 2009

The basic fact is that pursuit of profit is the core mission of the private health insurance industry, not patient care, wellness or satisfaction. September 15, 2009

With its prisons dangerously full, why is the state of California fighting for custody of a dying prisoner halfway across the country? September 15, 2009

P.S. 123 ranks as a success among New York City public schools--but officials still took an entire floor this school year to give to a charter school operator. September 14, 2009

By denying political prisoner Leonard Peltier parole, the U.S. Department of Justice made a mockery of its lofty and pretentious title. September 14, 2009

A veteran activist and leading organizer of the National Equality March in Washington, D.C., talks about the struggles of the past and those still ahead. September 11, 2009

Immigrant rights advocates expected a softer policy from Barack Obama--but thousands are losing their jobs as a result of enforcement-only policies. September 11, 2009

An organizer of the People's Summit on why activists are mobilizing to present an alternative during the Group of 20 summit in Pittsburgh. September 10, 2009

Former Judge Leslie Crocker Snyder says she supports reforming New York's harsh Rockefeller Drug Laws--but is that just a ploy for the campaign? September 10, 2009

Why did Barack Obama cave again to the right-wing blowhards who attacked environmental justice activist Van Jones? September 9, 2009

A woman who challenged the Republican National Committee chairman on health care at a Howard University speech explains why she spoke out. September 8, 2009

Regardless of how cross-eyed with rage they get, the right couldn't be more wrong when they rant about Barack Obama trying to indoctrinate school kids. September 8, 2009

The rich have a simple solution to the California budget crisis: Make workers, the poor, children and the elderly pay. We propose our own simple solution. September 8, 2009

A nurse who worked at Los Angeles Forum offering free medical services describes the dire need for health care across the U.S. September 4, 2009

RNC Chair Michael Steele showed his contempt at an event at Howard University when he mocked a woman whose mother just died of cancer. September 3, 2009

Having a "realistic" approach to struggles--and accepting that we have to make concessions--will only weaken our movement. September 3, 2009

My recent encounter with Britain's National Health Service was a stark contrast with the U.S.--and exposed all the right's lies about socialized medicine. September 2, 2009

The bipartisan support for the savage budget cuts in California highlights the need for radicalism, struggle and organization. September 2, 2009

There are new revelations about torture during the Bush years--but those who approved it may never stand trial if the Obama administration has its way. September 1, 2009

The hundreds lined up at Los Angeles' famous Forum arena for free medical services exposed the staggering inadequacy of the current system. August 31, 2009