Trayvon tragedy shows need for deracializing violence
When it comes to America's racial past and present, lies and snake oil are sold in many colors. In the wake of the Trayvon Martin tragedy, conservatives in media have sought to deflect from the racism and racial profiling that precipitated his untimely death by referencing the broader social malaise of supposed "black-on-black violence." More »
Exodus of corporate support shines light on ALEC
A swift exodus of corporate support from the little-known but powerful American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has shined light on the group's efforts to spread conservative and corporate-backed legislation to state and local governments. Last week, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation became the latest backer to withdraw financial support for ALEC. More »
Eldercare: From online games to health gains
ST. LOUIS -- At first it was all about the games for Jerry King, 77. A dozen years ago, her friends from church would tell her about the fun games she could play on the Internet, specifically a website called Pogo. "I'm fascinated by word games," she said. More »
Reliable links for health information
Getting a disease diagnosis for your self or a loved one can be daunting. The Internet can offer a window to medical information, but it's critical to get reliable and up-to-date reports. More »
