Politics

Voter suppression documentary ‘Rigged’ screens at Congressional Black Caucus

September 16, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Millions of people of color, students, women, the old, and workers were turned away from the polls on one technicality or another, or just plain intimidated into not voting, in 2016.

Twitter imposes digital blockade on Cuba

September 13, 2019 By Steve Sweeney

The social media blackout occurred just as President Miguel Díaz-Canel was about to give a televised speech about the intensification of the U.S.’ “economic warfare” against Cuba.

Medicare for All dominates debate; Sanders, Warren defend it against Biden

September 13, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

When Sanders said we are spending twice as much per capita on health care as the Canadians or any other major country, the former VP smugly replied, “This is America.”

Rep. Wilson: African Americans’ issues get little attention in presidential race

September 12, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

The message at this year's Congressional Black Caucus conference: Register every African American possible to vote and get them to the polls next year.

Tucson on road to elect first Chicana mayor

September 11, 2019 By Joe Bernick

Regina Romero is expected to easily defeat independent Ed Ackerley and Green Party candidate Mike Cease in November.