Elections
My father, Southern Baptists, and the battle for the soul of America
July 11, 2014What happened with Southern Baptists and like-minded fundamentalists has occurred on a larger scale with American politics.
Read more“We are the mayor:” Newark inaugurates new mayor
July 9, 2014A large and enthusiastic Newark crowd celebrated the inauguration of its 40th mayor, Ras Baraka, last week at the city's New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Read moreConservatives pass new election law designed to suppress vote
July 9, 2014The right-wing Conservative Party government of Stephen Harper has finally succeeded in imposing U.S. Republican Party style voter suppression legislation in Canada.
Read moreLeft, right, and even satirical parties get votes in Germany
July 8, 2014In early June, Europe had to digest the results of the European Parliament elections - and choke down some pretty nasty clumps.
Read moreTexas Democrats set progressive platform
July 1, 2014Texas Democrats put fair wages, spending on education, gender equality, immigration reform, LGBT rights, anti-outsourcing, and anti-privatization at the top of their priorities
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