US Heads for Political Showdown with UN
The United States has had a longstanding love-hate relationship with the United Nations ever since 1952 when the world body began operations in New York city on an 18-acre piece…
Likely Conflicts Ahead as Trump Elevates Giuliani to Cyber Czar
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will be serving as a key cyber security adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, the transition team announced on Thursday, which could pose yet…
The Netherlands to Counter Trump's "Global Gag Rule" With International Abortion Fund
The world has responded with fear and outrage to many of President Donald Trump's repressive actions since taking office, and the Dutch government immediately announced plans to counter one: the…
Senate Dems Will #HoldtheFloor Overnight to Protest Looming DeVos Vote
With the confirmation vote for President Donald Trump's education nominee, Betsy DeVos, expected to take place at noon on Tuesday, Senate Democrats have said they will "hold the floor" overnight…
With Battles in Multiple States, Fight to End Gerrymandering Heats Up
On the same day as the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a major victory in a Virginia gerrymandering case, pro-democracy forces gathered at the North Carolina state capitol building for…
With Trump As "Final Straw," Immigrant and Workers' Rights Groups Gear Up for May Day Strikes
Immigrant and workers' rights organizations on Monday announced a national strike to take place on May 1, commonly known as May Day, to demonstrate the critical role of immigrant labor…
Women allege sexual harassment while working on Clinton, Sanders campaigns: report
A former organizer for Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden of pushing 'conspiracy theories' with Trump election claim Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness Trayvon Martin's mother Sybrina…