Republicans

Defending public radio and TV is a working-class issue

March 29, 2011 By Phil Amadon

The ultra-right leadership of the House of Representatives has decisively moved to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, public radio and public television. They argue that "conservative taxpayers" should not have to "subsidize liberal media."

Missouri unions mobilize against anti-worker bills

March 29, 2011 By Tony Pecinovsky

Referring to the state legislature's Republican leadership, Mike Louis, from International Association Machinists District 9, said, "These people are not our friends."

A new low, even for California Republicans

March 25, 2011 By Nell Ranta

Two Republican votes are needed in each legislative house, and GOP leaders have announced that any Republican who votes for more taxes will be considered a traitor.

Indiana official quits after scheme for fake attack on Walker is bared

March 25, 2011 By John Wojcik

Indiana prosecutor Carlos Lam admitted to suggesting that Wisconsin Gov. Walker stage a violent assault against himself in order to win public sympathy.

The bad and the ugly in Utah’s immigration alternative

March 25, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

Utah's new immigration laws have drawn criticism from both sides of the debate, but some say they are a step forward.