politics
2010: Labor wins some, loses some
January 4, 2011Labor posted some wins — and losses — in 2010.
Read moreA parting thought
December 31, 2010With the end of the year fast approaching, I decided to join the pundits and leave one parting thought. So here goes!
Read moreClass warfare looms in 2011
December 28, 2010We've already gotten a harbinger of the class warfare that the emboldened Republican right will wage against the people when the new Congress convenes in January.
Read moreWhich way forward for the left
December 22, 2010After the midterm election, there is a vigorous debate taking place among left and progressive people about which way forward. Here is a contribution from Communist Party leader Jarvis Tyner.
Read moreChicago grassroots to mayoral candidates: we want a people’s agenda
December 17, 2010CHICAGO - What are the most urgent issues this city's next mayor must address? That question was mulled by over 2,000 grassroots community activists Dec. 14 in a political style convention.
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