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Working Families Party, citing “historic coalition,” backs Cuomo re-election bid
June 2, 2014In spite of deep anger and skepticism about New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's sincerity, the Working Families Party has endorsed his re-election bid.
Read moreGOP Anchorage mayor calls union dues slavery
May 29, 2014Proving that stupid political statements are not confined to the "Lower 48" of the nation's 50 states, the Republican mayor of Anchorage called union dues "slavery."
Read moreTexas Republicans continue to go for off-the-grid right-wingers
May 28, 2014Texas completed its Democratic and Republican primary elections on May 27. Unlike the results in other states, "tea party" far-right Republicans triumphed in most of the contests.
Read moreNational forum on police crimes calls for civilian police accountability councils
May 28, 2014In response to a national epidemic of police and vigilante killings, a two day "National Forum on Police Crimes" took place in Chicago, May 16-17.
Read moreToday in labor history: First U.S. public school established
May 20, 2014On May 20, 1639, the first American public elementary school was established. This was arguably the beginning of the idea of free public education for all.
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