Sikhism in the U.S.: What Americans need to know

Sikhism in the U.S.: What Americans need to know

WASHINGTON–Wake before dawn. Meditate on the name of God. Tie turban. Visit temple. This is the daily routine of practicing Sikhs around the world — but a mysterious religion to many Americans. Ever since the 9/11 attacks, American Sikhs have experienced...

Castro urges mayors to battle veteran homelessness

WASHINGTON — Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro on Wednesday urged mayors from across the country to help the federal government reduce homelessness, encourage home ownership and build stronger local communities. “We have an agenda of opportunity,”...
Duncan pushes education reform to mayors

Duncan pushes education reform to mayors

WASHINGTON — Speaking to the nation’s mayors, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan continued his call for an overhaul of the “No Child Left Behind” law on Wednesday. “We would love to fix it. We think obviously much of it is outdated,” Duncan said at the winter meeting...
Advocates analyze ways to get more women elected

Advocates analyze ways to get more women elected

WASHINGTON— Republican women have more difficulty getting elected to Congress than Democrats, although gender parity remains a problem for both parties, panelists said at an event on Wednesday. Democratic women make up 30 percent of their party’s elected senators and...

Lawmakers promote campaign finance reform package

WASHINGTON — A group of Democratic lawmakers and one outspoken independent pressed Wednesday for action on a comprehensive package of campaign finance reform legislation. Their “reforms” include the Democracy for All Amendment, a change in the Constitution that...