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Jimmy John workers still fighting despite vote setback
October 26, 2010The organizing drive at fast-food chain Jimmy John's in Minneapolis suffered a setback when the union lost in a razor thin 85-87 vote.
Read moreTucson: Arizona elections heat up
October 26, 2010The news that Rep. Raul Grijalva is now in a tighter race than expected has jolted working-class and progressive forces into action.
Read moreMusic to get out the vote – pass it along!
October 26, 2010Jay Z's performances on the campaign trail with Barack Obama encouraged thousands of young people to vote for the first time in 2008. Now he and others are trying to do it again.
Read moreAriz. tea party candidate: No government regulation of salmonella
October 26, 2010In Arizona, Republican candidate Jesse Kelley, for the U.S. House in the 8th District, has come out strongly in favor of salmonella outbreaks. He, like many Republicans denying the obvious need for better enforcement of health...
Read moreCorporate push to buy Congress gets even bigger in home stretch
October 25, 2010The flood of secret corporate contributions into Republican campaign coffers is bigger than ever in the final week before Election Day.
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