Tax cuts for the rich? Fight in Congress begins
On Saturday President Obama repeated his position that tax cuts for the middle class should be continued and tax cuts for the rich should be ended, but one Democrat is already caving in to Republicans.
What the election bodes for immigration reform
The elections were a blow against comprehensive immigration reform.
GOP control over redistricting poses challenge for Democrats
By winning control of a majority of the nation's state legislatures on Tuesday, Republicans could lock in control of the U.S. House of Representatives for another decade.
California defies national election trend
California Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate and state governor trounced their Republican contenders in what a month before the elections were considered toss-up races.
Michigan Republicans win big, but the fight continues
Like in other Midwestern states, Michigan Republicans reversed gains made by Democrats just two years ago, but labor activists here say they have lived to fight another day.
90,000 union members hit the street in final election push
The AFL-CIO says its push will, in effect, build a "firewall" that will hold the line on expected Republican gains and allow Democrats to retain control of both houses of Congress.
Tea party failing to match labor's ground game
In the last week before the election, when get-out-the vote efforts become job number one for candidates, the Republican Party has begun to falter.
Supporting immigrants' rights is not political suicide
The Republican Party is spouting vile hatred for immigrants, especially those who have dark skins but don't have papers.
Tucson: Arizona elections heat up
The news that Rep. Raul Grijalva is now in a tighter race than expected has jolted working-class and progressive forces into action.
Latino voter enthusiasm on the rise
Republican Party bigotry and political activism has closed the so-called voter enthusiasm gap among Latino voters.
