GOP strategy for victory on Nov. 4: racism and voter suppression
Voter turnout is decisive to the outcome; labor and its allies are going all out to reach every potential supporter, including discouraged voters.
House race in Virginia shows what’s at stake in election
For many years, the 10th CD seat was held by Republican Congressman Frank Wolf, who easily beat off all challenges from Democrats. But Wolf is now retiring, leaving this as an open seat.
Judicial system and democratic rights at stake in 2014 elections
Basic democratic rights are at stake Nov. 4 if Republicans take control of the U.S. Senate and expand their domination of governorships and state houses.
Bruce Rauner: of, by, and for Illinois’ richest 1 percent
Bruce Rauner has made it clear he wants to be governor for the richest 1 percent of people in Illinois. He has made millions outsourcing America's jobs and firing workers.
I shared a cab with Sen. Barry Goldwater
I will always remember what I learned from that cab ride to Capitol Hill: Millionaires get rich by arranging for other people to pay their way.
Helen Thomas comes to my rescue
Helen Thomas proved herself a defender of freedom of the press, and a defender as well of democracy in Chile.
Holder resigning: Attorney general brought change
Holder's decision comes in the midst of a high-profile Justice Department civil rights investigation into the use of force by police in Ferguson, Missouri.
Primaries end with Scott Brown win but some tea party losses
The 2014 primary election season came to an end yesterday with the former Massachusetts Republican Senator Scott Brown winning the GOP primary in New Hampshire.
Ohio governor candidate issues working-class program
Fitzgerald showed the stark difference between his program and the the anti-labor, anti-civil rights, anti-woman, anti-local government, anti-public education policies of the incumbent.
Kasich slaps working Ohio's face, but will we remember sting in November?
It's been a long and painful four years for working and middle-class Ohioans due to the (slightly checked) extreme right wing rule.
