Republicans

Tea party takes a beating in Arizona

June 13, 2012 By Joe Bernick

Voters in southern Arizona's Republican-leaning 8th Congressional District resoundingly defeated the candidate who threatened to abolish Social Security and Medicare.

Krugman: Obama flubbed line on economy

June 13, 2012 By Teresa Albano

Paul Krugman understands what President Barack Obama was trying to say when he messed up with the line, "The private-sector is doing fine."

Trayvon Martin’s parents urge change to Florida’s “Shoot First” law

June 12, 2012 By Special to People’s World

A coalition led by national civil rights organizations along with Trayvon Martin's parents today delivered more than 375,000 signed petitions calling for reform or repeal of Florida's "Shoot First" law.

Obama’s health care law keeps 13.7 million young adults insured

June 12, 2012 By Thomas Riggins

According to a new report, 13.7 million young people either remained on or signed on to health care coverage through the health insurance of their parent, .an early benefit coming from the Affordable Care Act.

Muted rebellion against Blue Dogs at W.Va. Dem convention

June 11, 2012 By John Case

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, W.Va. Secretary of State Natalie Tenant and Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin refused to budge from their association with Republican austerity politics.