Jim DeMint, a thorn in the side to Democrats and Republicans alike, will now head the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation.

An international treaty, based on the Americans with Disabilities Act and designed to promote protection for the disabled, was defeated by the GOP in the U.S. Senate.

Post-election the GOP seems to be going out its the way to recast itself with Latinos, particularly around immigration issues. But Achy Obejas writes that the keyword here is seems.

Arbitrary arrests continue in Cuba as a verdict is declared in the death of activist Oswaldo Paya. And, scandal plagued GOP Rep. David Rivera loses in South Floria.

I joke with friends that a baby appears to be the vaccine for homophobia but the truth is that I feel an overwhelming tenderness for my mom these days. I could say she’s really trying, but I don’t think she is. Her behavior is effortless, her love flows to Ilan, to me, to Megan.

Harold Washington fought like hell when he encountered pigheaded intransigence from Chicago's City Council. President Obama should take a page from the former mayor as he begins his second term.

Republicans have 30 governors and complete control of 26 state legislatures -- which means they'll continue to protect the GOP in the U.S. House through redistricting of congressional districts for years to come.