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It’s not too often that North Carolina U.S. Reps. Brad Miller (D) and Virginia Foxx (R) end up voting together on controversial legislation. The same can be

During a conference call with reporters explaining a lawsuit challenging the rapid implementation of Florida’s new election laws , lawyers helping to bring the case for the American Civil Liberties Union said the changes could not be implemented before they are approved by the U.S.

An immigration enforcement bill recently signed into law by its governor has triggered threats of boycotts and other forms of protest by groups that led an unsuccessful campaign calling for a veto. # A national group called Somos Republicans (whose name translates to “we are Republicans”) sent a letter to Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Company asking it stop contributing to elected officials who voted for Georgia’s immigration enforcement bill, which was signed into law last week by Republican Gov. Nathan Deal.

State establishment political progressives, including the staff at gay rights group OneColorado, seem cool on Aurora college student Mark Olmestead’s plan to introduce a 2012 ballot initiative that would overturn the state’s gay marriage ban . There’s a sense that financial and human resources would be better spent pressing lawmakers to pass legislation securing equal rights for LGBT citizens here

An ongoing attempt to repeal a new California law, Senate Bill 48, which mandates school instruction of history to include the contributions of gay and transgender Americans, people with disabilities and other cultural groups, suffered two major bruises this week, suggesting the new law might not suffer the same fate as 2008’s Proposition 8.

Addressing the National Council of La Raza’s annual conference, President Barack Obama argued that there was little he could do on crucial issues such as

Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) sent a scathing fundraising letter to supporters complaining about the 2011 legislative session and blaming Republican leadership for not pressuring Gov. Mark Dayton to sign anti-abortion legislation

Friday, the Colorado Department of Transportation launched an anti-drugged driving campaign aimed at educating people about the dangers–and illegality–of driving while on drugs. In addition to alcohol, the department said it and various law enforcement agencies are on the lookout for medical marijuana users, people driving under the influence of other legally prescribed medicines and even some over the counter medications. From the CDOT web site: CDOT, the Colorado State Patrol and statewide law enforcement agencies are kicking off the national DUI crackdown by launching a new campaign aimed at preventing drugged driving – including driving under the influence of prescription medication, over-the-counter medication, medical marijuana and illicit drugs

Weekly initial claims for unemployment insurance fell by 3,000 to 450,000 last week, the Labor Department said this morning. It is an encouraging sign, although

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing to block implementation of House Bill 1355, the controversial elections law signed last month by Gov. Rick Scott

Last year’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v.

Economy cheerleaders erupted today at the news that only 36,000 Americans lost their jobs in February, as compared to the 50,000 American jobs expected to be

The School District of Philadelphia is facing a $629 million budget shortfall and has requested an additional $75 to $110 million in funding from the city, a 20

Today, Wisconsin is holding the greatest recall election in U.S. history.

Minnesotans United for All Families announced this week that the coalition opposing a constitutional amendment that several prominent Republicans are joining with groups such as Planned Parenthood and the United Church of Christ to oppose the anti-gay marriage amendment that will come up for a vote on November’s ballot. Last week, the leadership of Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota approved a resolution opposing the amendment

When you see a great movie, it can stop you in your tracks. It makes your day suddenly brighter. When you see a great movie that also happens to be a huge

Half a year into Gov. Terry Branstad ‘s fifth term in Terrace Hill, Democratic skepticism continues to mount over Branstad’s much repeated goal of creating 200,000 new jobs in the state over the next four-and-a-half years, especially as the doors begin to close at Iowa Workforce Development field offices at the end of this month. Today, Branstad and Lt

Former Utah governor and U.S. ambassador to China Jon Hunstman is the first contender in the 2012 presidential race to respond to a recent challenge from South

The earthquake that hit Virginia and much of the east coast yesterday was felt at Michigan’s Palisades nuclear power plant, where a federal regulator has warned that the spent fuel storage is vulnerable to damage from quakes.