Elections
How “chickenshit” and Israel played in the elections
November 5, 2014Republicans thought they could use this to boost their vote among "supporters of Israel." But Jewish voters continued to vote heavily for Democrats.
Read moreFueled by big money, voter worries, GOP makes big gains
November 5, 2014The GOP won control of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, increased its majority in the House, and won important governors' races around the country.
Read moreLast minute election appeal by labor
November 4, 2014We're not asking for much, just enough to live our lives. And guys like Scott Walker, Rick Scott, and Mitch McConnell think we don't deserve it.
Read moreTeachers and parents push hard today to oust Republican governors
November 4, 2014Art teacher Cynthia Bliss laced up her sneakers, grabbed a jacket and spent most of a recent Saturday asking strangers to help oust Republican Gov. Scott Walker from office.
Read moreToday in labor history: Harvey Milk elected to office
November 3, 2014On this day in 1977 Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He was the first openly gay person elected to public office in California.
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