GOP
It’s about hijacking the presidency and Congress!
June 5, 2012Republican Gov. Rick Scott of Florida is out to steal the election for his party by purging tens of thousands of potential Obama voters from the voter rolls.
Read moreTexas primary election teaches lessons
June 4, 2012Tthe Republican-dominated Statehouse redistricted Texas so that, in spite of a gigantic population gain by Democratic-leaning Latinos, Republicans could be sure of taking three of the new congressional seats.
Read moreWhat next for immigrant rights?
June 4, 2012At present, there is no chance that any legislation benefiting undocumented immigrants and their families could pass at the federal level. The numbers are not there in the House, or to overcome a Senate filibuster.
Read moreVoter Empowerment Act introduced in House
May 17, 2012House Democrats today introduced new voting rights legislation that would modernize voter registration while cracking down on disenfranchisement practices.
Read moreRepublicans show they don’t care about Women’s Health Week
May 16, 2012The theme of this year's Women's Health Week is "It's Your Time." The aim is to empower women "to make their health a top priority."
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