The economy added 203,000 jobs in November, pushing the unemployment rate down to 7.0%—the lowest level in five years. read story

Obama praised both Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton and said either would make “outstanding presidents.” read story

“Madiba” spent 27 years in jail, then emerged to unite his country after apartheid, becoming South Africa’s first black president. read story

President Obama is clearly eager to regain some of the lost goodwill he once had with young voters. And students, at least those at American University today, seem to be listening – if cautiously.  read story

The fast food workers’ campaign seems to still be growing after a year of intensive organizing. read story