Russian TV Shows Funeral of Soldier Killed 'On Leave' in Ukraine.

Fast-food strikes are revitalizing the union movement in the US.

Activists in Oakland and San Francisco are protesting the "Urban Shield" thug militarization conference.

75% of Americans are living from paycheck to paycheck, unable to save any money.

14% have had trouble getting food at some time in the past year.

US citizens: phone your senators to urge them to vote for the constitutional amendment to reverse the Citizens United decision.

Although the amendment being considered is narrow,and won't abolish the idea that corporations are entitled to human rights, it is important nonetheless.

The Capitol Switchboard numbers are 202-224-3121, 888-818-6641 and 888-355-3588.