Politics
Accuser coming forward could doom Kavanaugh confirmation
September 17, 2018The difficulties in confirming Kavanaugh to the SCOTUS have added to the possibiity that Trump and the GOP could lose control of both houses of Congress in the midterms.
Read moreCalifornia’s midterm elections promise progressive gains
September 17, 2018California Republican incumbents’ dogged fealty to the Trump agenda seems overall to be working against them.
Read moreNY Primary: Cuomo wins but progressives score major victories
September 14, 2018Progressive groups claimed victory in New York’s Democratic primary, even as their foe, Gov. Cuomo, won by a 2-to-1 ratio at the top of the ballot.
Read moreAfrican-American gubernatorial nominees emphasize authenticity
September 14, 2018A rollicking, energized crowd of more than a thousand people greeted the nominees.
Read moreN.Y. transit workers welcome Nixon’s opposition to anti-strike law
September 13, 2018Nixon’s candidacy is provoking howls of indignation from employers, their sycophants, and “old guard” union leaderships.
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