‘Ex-gay’ group accuses Maryland school superintendent of ‘hate speech’
A group that claims LGBT people can change their sexual orientation has filed a complaint against the a superintendent over alleged sexual orientation discrimination.
Pro-pot attorney general candidate wins Oregon primary
A former state judge and medical marijuana advocate won an overwhelming victory in an Oregon Democratic primary election on Tuesday.
China, Japan, U.S. to witness ‘ring’ solar eclipse
At sunrise in some parts of China and Japan and by sunset in thewestern United States, a partial solar eclipse is set to slink across a narrow swath of the Earth on May 20 and 21.
HCAN protests insurance giant for supporting right-wingers
A progressive group held a protest Wednesday morning to confront shareholders of WellPoint about the company’s secret funding of extreme conservative politicians and groups.
Judge approves class action lawsuit over NYPD’s stop-and-frisk searches
A judge’s ruling Wednesday on a request to authorize a class action lawsuit over the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) use of “stop-and-frisk” searches.
Washington whooping cough outbreak prompts call for adult booster shots
As cases “whooping cough” spread in the western U.S., the CDC is issuing a warning that adults should get a pertussis booster shot.
