Elections
Election Day 2017: Progressives rack up wins from coast to coast
November 8, 2017The wave of activism that has produced mass marches and protests against Trump-GOP schemes led to a massive influx of new progressive Democratic candidates, mostly female.
Read moreTrump campaign chairman charged with “conspiracy against the United States”
October 30, 2017Former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, and another Trump associate, Rick Gates, indicted on charges of conspiracy and money laundering.
Read moreMore union members needed in public office, says AFL-CIO
October 23, 2017“Take that fire to the floors of every government building in the country,” Mike Lewis, Missouri labor leader, told delegates.
Read moreAFL-CIO declares jury is in: Trump is not keeping his promises
October 23, 2017Federation president Richard Trumka: "Trump promised infrastructure. Nothing. He promised to bring manufacturing back. Didn’t happen."
Read more2017 down-ticket races approach finish line in Virginia
October 18, 2017This election is being closely watched from coast-to-coast as a possible harbinger of things to come in the national midterm elections of 2018.
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