Right-wing media are rushing to put a negative spin on newly released jobs numbers showing a drop in the unemployment rate and a net increase in jobs by parroting the discredited claim that government data show that "1.2 million people dropped out of… [more]

When the New England Patriots and New England Giants meet on the national stage in Super Bowl XLVI this Sunday, it's expected to be an event far removed from politics -- just two tough and proven football squads, squaring off in the biggest sporting … [more]

Federal workers overall get just 2 percent higher wages than private-sector employees holding similar jobs, but they receive 16 percent more in total compensation because of generous benefits. There are, however, great differences in wages and benefi… [more]

The housing crisis has been the single largest drag on America's economic recovery. President Obama wants to fix that fairly for homeowners who have been responsible, but not the ones who took out hu… [more]

Chuck Turchick It's caucus time. Progressives and libertarians will likely once again propose resolutions about the U.S. war budget. They'll ar… [more]

Chuck Turchick It's caucus time. Progressives and libertarians will likely once again propose resolutions about the U.S. war budget. They'll ar… [more]

People criticize GOP candidate Rick Santorum for leaving his sick daughter's side to campaign fo… [more]

SPARKS, Nev. — With Friday’s jobs report punctuating the nation’s steadily improving conditio… [more]

The super-sized hype about this weekend’s annual football playoff always feels like a huge party … [more]