Vote barriers, theft charges swirl around election
Investigation, overhaul of process demanded Charges of possible vote theft, vote suppression and systemic voting problems are swirling around the Nov. 2 elections, with three congressmen calling for investigation of voting irregularities.
We just keep fighting
CHICAGO — The people who write and produce your People’s Weekly World have an important message for you: It’s NOT going to be four more years of the same!
In three key states, labor takes stock
After a hard-fought battle, Minnesota voters gave their state to John Kerry, but they also reshaped the balance of power in the state Capitol by trouncing a score of Republican state legislators.
Story of Emmett Till wins Hamptons prize
Movie Review The Untold Story of Emmett Till Documentary by Keith Beauchamp
This Bear Cub is big and burly
Movie Review Bear Cub Spain Opens in NYC Nov. 5, Los Angeles Nov. 19 and other cities in November and December
Spend Happy Hour with LaPaglia and friends
Movie Review Happy Hour Starring Anthony LaPaglia Now playing in New York and Los Angeles
Texas progressives outvoted
DALLAS — George W. Bush improved his 2000 win in his home state by 3 percent. He won Texas with 62 percent, although he did not do as well in the major cities. Dallas County went for Bush by 53 percent in 2000, but his margin was 50-49 in 2004.
Dems stun conservatives in Saginaw Township
SAGINAW, Mich. — When you discuss politics in the suburbs surrounding Saginaw, you generally bring up God and guns. Progressive politics has been completely off the radar ... until this year’s election night.
Moral issues sway Missouri voters
ST. LOUIS — Voters here came out in record numbers, according to city elections officials, who reported an 88 percent turnout of registered voters. This compared to 67 percent in 2000. Statewide, one in 10 cast a ballot for the first time.
Can both worker rights and civil rights win in hotel talks?
In the current hotel conflict, most attention has focused on the proposed contract length and the dispute over who pays health care benefits. But another issue also separates the two sides — civil rights and the relationship between African American and immigrant workers.
