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New York unions jump into newly in-play upstate congressional district

September 17, 2018 By Tom Campbell And Mark Gruenberg

Western New York labor “plans to be very engaged” in the 27th District race for the seat held by the now-indicted incumbent Chris Collins.

Manafort pleads guilty, will cooperate with special counsel

September 14, 2018 By Associated Press

The move allows him to avoid a second criminal trial and ends Manafort's more than yearlong fight against investigators.

NY Primary: Cuomo wins but progressives score major victories

September 14, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

Progressive groups claimed victory in New York’s Democratic primary, even as their foe, Gov. Cuomo, won by a 2-to-1 ratio at the top of the ballot.

What happens when the ‘alt-right’ starts believing in climate change?

September 14, 2018 By Casey Williams

A singular focus on combating denialism has left Democrats and their liberal backers unprepared for a conservative movement that accepts climate change and sees it as a threat to white supremacy.

Renewed congressional Social Security Caucus expands to 140 members

September 13, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

Back home in Vermont, Bernie Sanders says, voters are talking about the future of Social Security. But in Washington, they aren't.