Fact check: Quinn's State of the State speech

Gov. Pat Quinn took a shotgun approach to his State of the State address last week, firing a wide blast that hit on topics from jobs to education to mortgages. But he was stingier when it came to details. That left questions about his views on Illinois' condition and where he'd like to take the state.

Gov. O'Malley's State of the State Calls for Investment, Taxes

Gov. Martin O'Malley of Maryland delivered a State of the State speech for 2012 on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, seeking same-sex marriage legislation, a phased 6-percent sales tax on gasoline, and education and investment. The text of the speech can be viewed on the governor's website .

Jobs for veterans, voter ID laws, Super Bowl halftime

Up to 10 cities are considering parades to welcome the veterans who came home from Iraq . When we came home from Vietnam, there were no parades. But I was guaranteed my old job back, and I was eligible for a G.I. Bill that allowed me to get a college degree. Given the choice between a parade and a chance at building a future, I bet most of these veterans would skip the parade. Let's help our ...

Closer Look: Quinn's State of the State speech

Gov. Pat Quinn took a shotgun approach to his State of the State address last week, firing a wide blast that hit on topics from jobs to education to mortgages. But he was stingier when it came to deta

UP's Muslim parties don't talk of social justice

The urge of democratisation among the Muslim communities remains unaddressed by these emerging Muslim outfits. Do they wish to pursue the emotive identity politics of religious exclusivism which may degenerate into the politics of religious reaction, asks Mohammad Sajjad.