Politics
Roslyn Sims, 96; Youngstown labor and civil rights activist
March 23, 2018Roslyn Sims was very active in working to improve the lives of Youngstowners and belonged to many organizations, among them the Youngstown Club of the Communist Party USA.
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Trump puts nuclear war advocate Bolton in charge of national security
March 23, 2018The Republican leadership, who stand by and do nothing in the face of Trump's actions, are a profile in cowardice.
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Latest on Money Bill: No DACA deal, March 23 shutdown looms!
March 22, 2018Senate Dems were set to approve Trump's wall to keep Dreamers permanently here. Again, Trump said "no deal."
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Signs of a Democratic ‘wave’ year in Illinois primary
March 21, 2018In a troubling sign for Republicans, turnout among Democrats increased 300 percent over 2014 and 30 percent over 2010.
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Newman-Lipinski race highlights divide in Chicago Democratic ranks
March 16, 2018In Tuesday's 3rd District primary, it's Democrat vs. Democrat and union vs. union.
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