democracy

No more filibuster

November 16, 2010 By Joel Wendland-Liu

The U.S. Senate should revise its rules on filibusters and consent for judicial nominations in order to stop the growing trend of gridlock and indecision

Crunch time for the midterm elections

November 2, 2010 By John Wojcik

It's crunch time! The polls are open and today's the day to cast your vote for candidates who will fight for working families, not candidates funded by the corporations.

CPUSA leader: Vote and build the movement

October 26, 2010 By John Rummel

Jarvis Tyner, national executive vice-chair CPUSA, spoke in Detroit recently on the need to for left and progressive minded people to help insure a huge voter turnout for the midterm election.

In Illinois, vote “no” on recall and defend democracy

October 22, 2010 By John Bachtell

Proponents say the constitutional amendment is an added check and balance. Sounds democratic, but is it really?

Michelle Obama shows power of women’s vote

October 21, 2010 By Jarvis Tyner

A recent event with First Lady Michelle Obama was a reminder of how powerful the women's vote is, how hard the fight was to win it and why it's so important to use it.