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W.Va. Democrat Tomblin beats back right wing in governor’s race

October 6, 2011 By John Case

The tally in the low turnout election was just under 50 percent for Tomblin, 47.5 percent for Republican drilling executive Bill Maloney, with the remainder going for Mountain Party candidate.

Judge upholds extreme parts of Alabama anti-immigrant law

September 30, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

U.S. District Judge Sharon Blackburn on Wednesday upheld major provisions of the draconian measure.

Gettin’ fired up and ready to go: Obama speaks at the Black Caucus

September 28, 2011 By Jarvis Tyner

President Obama must keep wearing that working-class warrior badge of honor.

Jesse Jackson calls for White House commission on poverty

September 28, 2011 By Joe Sims

Calling Appalachia "ground zero" in the fight against poverty, Jesse Jackso called for a new federal commission to fight poverty.

Progressive Democrat vies to take back Kennedy seat

September 27, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Many in Massachusetts were unhappy to see Republican Scott Brown win the late Ted Kennedy's Senate seat in 2010 - now they are throwing themselves into the campaign to elect Elizabeth Warren.