How “chickenshit” and Israel played in the elections
Republicans thought they could use this to boost their vote among "supporters of Israel." But Jewish voters continued to vote heavily for Democrats.
Thousands rally against Washington’s divisive nickname
Native American leaders, local politicians, former sports stars and other speakers voiced their disdain the nickname they call derogatory and racist.
Teachers and parents push hard today to oust Republican governors
Art teacher Cynthia Bliss laced up her sneakers, grabbed a jacket and spent most of a recent Saturday asking strangers to help oust Republican Gov. Scott Walker from office.
UN climate report: No new news, mostly bad news
The new report breaks no new ground. This report is a summary of the three reports already issued, which focused in much more detail on specific aspects of the science.
Vote as if your life depends on it
The nightmare scenario of a Republican takeover of the U.S. Senate and its companion nightmare involving possible GOP victories in key state elections can be avoided.
Voter protection program in place in Missouri
Voter protection advocates in Missouri will assist voters who have questions about their voting rights or face difficulties at the polls on Election Day.
Texas unionists ringing doorbells to oust Republican right
These union workers are determined to prevent a takeover of Texas by "the most radical, right wing Republican ticket ever.
Northwest Indiana: Fighting the right with people power!
Republicans are expecting a typical midterm election year where the disenfranchised (youth, women, organized labor, Latinos, and African Americans) stay home.
NNU leader: U.S. hospitals won’t protect workers vs. Ebola unless feds order it
The largest U.S. organization of nurses steps up the demand for tougher Ebola safety precautions in the nation's hospitals.
Obama barnstorms in Wisconsin against the GOP
Without mentioning Wisconsin's GOP Gov. Scott Walker by name, President Obama blasted Walker for opposing an increase in Wisconsin's $7.25 minimum wage.
