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Seattle elects socialist to city council

December 9, 2013 By Tim Wheeler

Seattle voters shocked the political establishment here, Nov. 5, when they elected an avowed socialist, Kshama Sawant, to the nine-member Seattle City Council.

Labor Dept. releases list of “books that shaped work in America”

November 27, 2013 By PAI

The U.S. Labor Department has released a fascinating list of "books that shaped work in America."

Lorain, Ohio unions elect independent slate

November 26, 2013 By Bruce Bostick

The election report to delegates at the Central Labor Council (CLC), in this union-dense Ohio home of the state's largest steel and auto manufacturing facilities, was one of a different type this November.

El Salvador prepares for elections: Will the U.S. intervene?

November 25, 2013 By Emile Schepers

On February 2, there will be a presidential election in El Salvador, to replace outgoing left-center President Mauricio Funes.

View from Dallas: Let’s not forget what JFK did

November 21, 2013 By Douglas Matus

While the nation at large prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of JFK's assassination on Nov. 22, 1963, few cities have a slate of activities to rival that of Dallas.