Ohio rallies for union rights, voter rights
Thousands rallied in Columbus and hundreds in Cleveland Saturday to support efforts to repeal laws suppressing trade union and voting rights enacted by the extremist Republican administration of Gov. John Kasich.
Koch money aids Scott Walker in Wisconsin voter suppression
It appears that the GOP is not alone in initiating voter suppression: Americans for Prosperity has joined in on the action.
Wisconsin recall drive falls one seat short
With the GOP holding a 19-14 lead in the state senate, labor-backed Democrats needed to win three of the six races to wrest control.
Right wing running scared in Wisconsin
With the first big electoral test of whether organized labor can successfully push back at the polls against the radical right, it is apparent here that labor's opponents are running scared.
Wisconsin recall victories clarify voter mood, next steps
Recall fever got an enormous boost July 19 when Democratic incumbent Dave Hansen easily crushed a legally challenged Republican challenger.
Mitt Romney: waffles and Bain in 2012
Bain Capital, the source of much of Romney's vast wealth, does little to help his job-creating credibility.
Rebuild the Dream movement launched in New York
Over 1,000 people filled New York's Town Hall last week for the kickoff of an ambitious attempt to launch a progressive new social movement.
West Virginia race this fall previews 2012 challenges
On the biggest economic issues of the national 2012 elections, the Democratic candidate for governor will be an ally for working class West Virginians, but a weak one.
Gingrich youth poll test proposal draws fire
Newt Gingrich told assembled voters that young people should be required to take a poll test before being allowed to vote.
Obama scores high approval rating, but not in all areas
54 percent of Americans approve of Obama’s overall job performance, while 45 percent disapprove.
