Politics
California’s midterm elections promise progressive gains
September 17, 2018California Republican incumbents’ dogged fealty to the Trump agenda seems overall to be working against them.
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NY 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.
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African-American gubernatorial nominees emphasize authenticity
September 14, 2018A rollicking, energized crowd of more than a thousand people greeted the nominees.
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N.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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Wisconsin’s Sen. Baldwin gets strong backing of Emily’s List
September 12, 2018Despite a welter of political topics and local pocketbook concerns from the voters, “health care is what I hear about most,” said Baldwin.
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