Republicans
Reckless Republicans push closer to a government shutdown
September 26, 2013The chances of avoiding a goverment shutdown in five days are becoming slimmer and slimmer, and the union AFGE is in full mobilization mode against it.
Read moreGOP strategy: Tune out, turn off, drop out
September 25, 2013The antics of GOP Senator Ted Cruz are only the latest example of an effort to pull the political discourse further to the right.
Read moreRight wing rebuked in Missouri
September 20, 2013Right-wing Republicans in the Missouri legislature and their main financial supporter, libertarian billionaire Rex Sinquefield, suffered a stinging defeat.
Read moreLabor to “play heavily” in state elections next year
September 18, 2013Organized labor, with its community allies, will "play heavily" in state gubernatorial and legislative races next year, its top two political operatives say.
Read moreIndiana judge finds right-to-work unconstitutional
September 11, 2013An Indiana judge ruled the state's "right-to-work" (for less) law is unconstitutional.
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