Elections
Watchdog group says debate should address High Court nominations
October 2, 2012With the presidential debates coming up, the Alliance for Justice is insisting that debate moderators press the candidates to discuss the types of nominees they would propose for the High Court.
Read moreRocky road to Venezuela presidential elections
October 2, 2012Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, winner of elections in 2000 and 2006 by overwhelming majorities, is heavily favored in voting set for October 7.
Read moreProgressives say election may bolster social safety net
October 1, 2012The increasingly likely win by President Obama may amount to a mandate to preserve, if not extend, the social safety net and the social insurance programs.
Read moreRepublicans lie about “Support our troops”
September 28, 2012For a decade, Republicans have been screaming at Americans to "support our troops." But their actions sing a different tune.
Read moreBlack Caucus meet: “Vote like you never did before!”
September 28, 2012Some 10,000 participants from all over the country gathered here at the Congressional Black Caucus annual meeting earlier this month to listen, discuss and speak their minds.
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