U.S.
Protestors take a swing at MLB on Arizona
July 9, 2010NEW YORK-What do you do when the most American of pastimes intersects with the most un-American of laws?
Read more
Oil spill workers report illness, possible long term effects
July 8, 2010Cleanup workers are getting sick and health professionals are warning about the long term effects on everyone, including the general population.
Read more
Ruth Emerson, civil rights leader
July 8, 2010NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Judges and lawyers, professors and educators, family and friends all spoke fondly of Ruth Calvin Emerson at the celebration of her life held at the New Haven Peoples Center on June 26.
Read more
Jazz fest hears preview of tribute to Dr. King
July 8, 2010SAN FRANCISCO - For some years now, bassist, composer, band leader and educator Marcus Shelby has been bringing to musical life some of the most dramatic and significant episodes in American freedom and civil rights struggles.
Read more
Justice Department sues Arizona on immigration law
July 7, 2010The Obama administration and the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit July 6 to block the implementation of Arizona's controversial anti-immigrant law signed by the states Republican governor in April.
Read more