As we remember Howard Zinn five years after his passing, let’s count him among the many social justice heroes and teachers who offer proof that people’s efforts make a difference — that ordinary people can change the world.

The government health care programs turn 50 this year. One advocate argues that rising health care costs mean that strengthening and improving them is more important than ever.

Working women shouldn't have to worry about job security when raising a family. It's a right that policy makers should implement and protect.

Will Obama keep his promise to the people and challenge the Republican-led Congress tonight?

The President's meeting with native teenagers made him "tear up in the Oval Office." His new agenda to help better their lives is huge step for low-income tribal communities across the country.

World leaders turned out for Sunday's march in Paris, but when it comes to freedom of the press at home, they've got a lot to answer for.

Environmental and social justice groups built an interactive calculator to measure the real cost of fossil fuel subsidies.

No matter how vexing the point of view, freedom of speech is sacrosanct.

A Republican representing 22 communities in central Maine, Youngblood was elected three times using Maine’s Clean Election system.

While much of our "national discussion" of race is a shoutfest, Bill's taken a different approach to a tough subject.