SEIU pledges “people power” to Garcia campaign in Chicago
One of Chicago's most influential labor groups took a stand Sunday in support of the candidacy of Jesus "Chuy" Garcia.
Ed Gomes elected as country's first Working Families state legislator
"As the first elected on the Working Families Party, I support the Women's Economic Agenda and the Everybody Benefits Coalition."
St. Louis Democratic primary round-up: Incumbents win, one upset
In St. Louis, this election is viewed as the de facto general election (to be held Apr. 7). As some residents put it, it's "the only election that matters."
Chicago “Mayor 1%” Rahm Emanuel forced into runoff
Money can buy Rahm Emanuel a lot of things but it couldn't buy him love, at least not from the voters here in the Feb. 24 primary race for mayor.
Citizens United enabling Koch brothers to take over America?
Today two billionaire brothers are able to decide the results of elections throughout the country.
Chicago’s Garcia takes on banker–backed mayor
Mayoral candidate Jesus "Chuy" Garcia pledged to halt the "hijacking" of the city by hedge fund operators and bankers.
NY Better World Awards honor activists, salute protests
Good food and politics were in ample supply at the annual New York Better World awards.
Inside story on how one little city slew an oil dragon
A dragon by the name of Chevron, breathing a fire fueled by Citizens United and $3.1 million in cash, succumbed to the people of the tiny city of Richmond, California.
Lesson from the 2014 elections: Inclusive 50-state strategy needed
The time for licking election wounds is over, but as many factors came into play, lessons are still being drawn from the setbacks.
Democrat Bera beats Republican Ose in close California race
Right after the election, Bera appeared to be trailing Ose by more than 3,000 votes. But on Nov. 19, with nearly all ballots counted, he led by over 1,400.
