politics
Today in history: First openly gay candidate runs for Congress
March 23, 2015Frank Kameny ran for U.S. Congress on this date in 1971, albeit for a non-voting seat representing the District of Columbia.
Read more“The Americans”: episode explores what-if bomb scenario
March 19, 2015Philip and Elizabeth thwart the bombing of an American university, yet they're unlikely to receive a medal for their actions.
Read moreChuy, mayoral candidate in Chicago, ‘educates’ Rahm
March 19, 2015Emanuel "took money from these schools and gave it to elite private schools founded by big campaign contributors," Garcia charges.
Read moreRise of Joint List’s Ayman Odeh shakes up Israeli politics
March 16, 2015A politician who wants to build an Arab-Jewish "alliance of the disadvantaged," has emerged as one of the biggest surprises of Israel's election campaign.
Read moreSEIU pledges “people power” to Garcia campaign in Chicago
March 16, 2015One of Chicago's most influential labor groups took a stand Sunday in support of the candidacy of Jesus "Chuy" Garcia.
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