Never has the need for filibuster reform been more evident than Thursday when Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell filibustered himself. Read More
A plea to Michigan’s governor: Don’t pull a Scott Walker
Michigan's legislature pushed through right-to-work bills this week. All that's left now is a signature from Gov. Rick Snyder, who has promised to sign the bill--effectively killing unions--once it reaches his desk. I'd like to ask him to reconsider. Read More
Florida to liberal arts majors: Pay more for your degree
Gov. Rick Scott is challenging Florida colleges to lower tuition rates, but only for students pursuing degrees in "job-friendly degrees" such as math or computer science. Read More
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Louisiana, not cerebral palsy, deferring woman’s Ph.D. dream
A woman with cerebral palsy has plans to earn her Ph.D. and open a nonprofit focused on the sexual health of people with disabilities. But her dream was put on hold when Louisiana's Department of Health and Hospitals denied her request to receive care during the program. Read More
Where American education went wrong
A high-school senior and author comments on the inherent flaws of the American educational system. Read More
Being transgender no longer a ‘mental disorder’: APA
Transgender people will now be diagnosed with "gender dysphoria," which means emotional stress related to gender identity. Read More
Teenager tells Hasbro to end gender stereotyping
A 13-year-old girl's video plea to Hasbro to end gender stereotyping in its ads for the Easy-Bake Oven has gone viral. Read More
New report: Domestic workers endure shocking conditions
Fewer than one in four make minimum wage. Read More
Servicewomen chip away at military’s ‘brass ceiling’
Four servicewomen, no strangers to the realities of modern warfare, are rebelling against the "brass ceiling" the Pentagon has in place barring women from serving in combat positions--front lines women say they have already crossed in the past over a decade the United States has been at war. Read More
Meet Katie Meyler, saving Liberian girls from exploitation
Our Foot Soldier this week is Katie Meyler, founder of the nonprofit organization More Than Me, which strives to increase educational opportunities for young girls in Liberia. Read More
On World AIDS Day, a new understanding of an old problem
On the 25th World AIDS Day, efforts to combat the disease continue to be hampered by miseducation. Read More
If you are a young black man, who you are is threat enough
An open letter "to whom it may concern" on the shooting death of Florida teen Jordan Davis. Read More
Jindal’s private tuition voucher program ruled unconstitutional
Critics say Gov. Bobby Jindal's private tuition voucher program diverted tax dollars meant for public to private schools. Read More
Black teen’s shooting revives ‘Stand Your Ground’ debate
In an incident that echoes the Trayvon Martin case, a white assailant in Florida is claiming he shot an African-American teen in self-defense. Read More
Gap promotes equality in new holiday campaign
Just in time for the holiday season, Gap's new inclusive ads seek to promote all kinds of love. Read More
Why Susan Rice is handling this perfectly
Republican critics of Susan Rice emerged from their Tuesday meeting with her reading from the same script. And that might help her in the long run. Read More
Examining the ‘new normal’ of American families
On Thanksgiving weekend, Melissa and her panel took on the evolving American definition of family. Read More
Susan Rice and McCain set to meet face-to-face
U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice will meet with Sen. John McCain and other Republican leaders Tuesday morning, following the senator's harsh criticism of her response to the attacks on the American consulate in Benghazi. Read More
Morgan Freeman narrates gay marriage ad
Actor Morgan Freeman narrates a new ad in support of marriage equality. "Across our country, we are standing together for the right of gay and lesbian Americans to marry the person they love," Freeman says in the ad. Read More
With #Swabbin4Robin, ‘Foot Soldier’ plays bone-marrow matchmaker
Southeastern Louisiana University junior Whitney Christy talks about her work finding bone marrow donors. Read More
American students deserve better than Arne Duncan
President Obama says schools should stop "teaching to the test," but that's what his own Department of Education supports. Read More
Are race, gender behind attacks on Susan Rice?
Supporters of Susan Rice are accusing Republicans of using racial "code words" in opposing her for Secretary of State. And they're questioning whether some of the criticisms leveled at her would have been used against a man. Read More
