Life For Americans Today

 

The Changing American Family

 

American households have never been more diverse, more surprising, more baffling. In this special issue of Science Times, NATALIE ANGIER takes stock of our changing definition of family.
By NATALIE ANGIER  November 25, 2013
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December 13, 2013  

20 Activists Who Are Changing America    
Posted: 11/03/2013 5:29 pm

In my recent interview with Bill Moyers, we discussed the growing activism on economic, social, and environmental justice issues that is sweeping the country. Drawing lessons from my book, The 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century: A Social Justice Hall of Fame, I observed that the United States is now at a critical turning point, with the "unholy alliance" of Wall Street, the Chamber of Commerce, the Tea Party, and the Religious Right unraveling in front of us, creating openings for progressives to challenge the corporate and conservative establishment. In this article, I identify some of the most effective young grassroots organizers who are changing America. 
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 Paul Ryan yes, Ted Cruz no on immigration reform
By Jennifer Rubin  - April 24, 2013  at 10am

  Gov. signs bill legalizing gay marriage in Hawaii
Governor signs bill making gay marriage legal in Hawaii; state expects tourism boost   
By Oskar Garcia, Associated Press 11/14/13

Food stamp cuts hit 9 million elderly and disabled people

                   

By Liz Goodwin, Yahoo News 2 hours ago

Illinois set to be 15th US state to legalize gay marriage    

Justices appear wary of regulating legislative prayer

Richard Wolf, USA TODAY 1:10 p.m. EST November 6, 2013