Elections – Page 286 – People's World

Citizens United anniversary met with nationwide protest

January 20, 2012 By John Bachtell

"The U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling pounded the last nail in the coffin of democracy, and we're here to get our democracy back." (with video)

Labor maps legislative battle for 2012

January 20, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Even the jobless benefits bill, which both parties agree upon, is hung up by a partisan dispute over how to pay for the $150 billion measure.

A few thoughts on the Occupy movement

January 18, 2012 By Sam Webb

The Occupy movement has left a distinct mark on the political landscape, yet what direction it will choose to go in is still unclear.

French election pollsters: Sarkozy slipping, both left and far right advancing

January 17, 2012 By Emile Schepers

France elects a new president on April 22, with a runoff possible on May 6. As this date approaches, it would appear that incumbent president Nicolas Sarkozy is going to have trouble holding on to power.

Workers file for union recognition at Aer Lingus

January 17, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

AFA-CWA filed on Jan. 6 with the National Mediation Board for a recognition election among the 53 U.S.-based flight attendants of Aer Lingus, Ireland's national airline.