politics – Page 422 – People's World

January 6, 2010 By James Thompson

A city the mainstream media painted as ultra-conservative celebrated the inauguration of a new, progressive openly gay mayor, Annise Parker.

January 5, 2010 By Joel Wendland-Liu

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., may have violated Senate rules when he recorded an anti-healthcare reform telephone message.

December 28, 2009 By Joelle Fishman

Health Care for America Now has launched an intensive campaign calling for public option and other measures in the final bill.

December 21, 2009 By Teresa Albano

As Chicago Mayor Harold Washington used to say, "Politics ain't beanbag."

December 16, 2009 By James Thompson

The election of Annise Parker to the office of Houston mayor is a major accomplishment for progressive forces in Houston and around the country.