Supreme Court
Nightmare begins as GOP takes over Senate
August 29, 2014A GOP takeover would transform the Senate to reflect the concerns of people who have nothing but scorn and contempt for working people, democracy or any type of good government.
Read moreAfter Supreme Court decision, “Being Black at U of M” just got harder
April 29, 2014In my first political science class at U of M, I quickly realized I was only one of a handful of African American students in a lecture class of 200.
Read moreSupreme Court extends attack on democracy with McCutcheon decision
April 2, 2014The Supreme Court struck down limits on overall contributions to political parties and candidates.
Read moreWhat is the future for voting rights in America? Let’s discuss
June 10, 2013What is the future for voting rights in America? Join us for a teleconference conversation with Jarvis Tyner, July 16.
Read moreLabor mobilizes to save Voting Rights Act
February 27, 2013Voting rights were high on the agenda of the AFL-CIO's executive council meeting February 27 as the Supreme Court heard a challenge to Section 5 of the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act.
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