Elections

Brazil’s Dilma Rousseff re-elected in close vote

October 27, 2014 By Emile Schepers

Rousseff won most of Brazil's 26 states including Minas Gerais, Neves' home state where she was the governor from 2003 to 2010.

House race in Virginia shows what’s at stake in election

October 23, 2014 By Emile Schepers

For many years, the 10th CD seat was held by Republican Congressman Frank Wolf, who easily beat off all challenges from Democrats. But Wolf is now retiring, leaving this as an open seat.

Letter Carriers jump into electoral arena for pro-post office candidates

October 22, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The Letter Carriers took the unusual step of singling out for support only lawmakers who are strong supporters of postal union members.

Climate change requires a new abolition movement

October 20, 2014 By Sam Webb

With the elections ahead and the People's Climate March a few weeks in the rear view mirror, I'm reminded of a meeting in the Bronx that I attended and spoke at this summer.

Working Families Party rallies to turnout Row D vote

October 15, 2014 By David Mirtz

The event highlighted that a big turnout on Row D, the WFP line, will be decisive in ensuring that Cuomo, the IDC and other elected officials remain good to their word.