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House race in Virginia shows what’s at stake in election

October 23, 2014 By Emile Schepers

For many years, the 10th CD seat was held by Republican Congressman Frank Wolf, who easily beat off all challenges from Democrats. But Wolf is now retiring, leaving this as an open seat.

Chicago hotel workers to Bruce Rauner: Give back the money!

October 23, 2014 By John Wojcik

Rauner has made stopping what he calls the "chokehold" that special interests have on Illinois state government a key part of his campaign to unseat Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn.

The dark side of academic moonlighting

October 16, 2014 By Rev. Jim Conn

Seventy-three percent of polled Americans believe corruption in government is widespread; but there is a more subtle form of corruption, even less transparent.

Judicial system and democratic rights at stake in 2014 elections

October 15, 2014 By John Bachtell

Basic democratic rights are at stake Nov. 4 if Republicans take control of the U.S. Senate and expand their domination of governorships and state houses.

“Standing in the Breach”: good politics and music from Jackson Browne

October 8, 2014 By John Case

Jackson Browne has released his 14th studio album. "Standing in the Breach" is the most political album in Browne's increasing leftward cultural and political career.