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Texans hope to change things on Election Day

October 1, 2014

In the Texas elections, the top of the ticket is generating hope and fear. The fear comes from the polls, which show Republicans from the far right maintaining solid leads.

High Court to tackle cases affecting millions

October 1, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

It's the first Monday in October, and that means the U.S. Supreme Court comes back on the job, with cases that will affect millions of workers.

I shared a cab with Sen. Barry Goldwater

September 30, 2014 By Tim Wheeler

I will always remember what I learned from that cab ride to Capitol Hill: Millionaires get rich by arranging for other people to pay their way.

Kucinich appeal to vote your conscience ignores the big picture

September 30, 2014 By Eric A. Gordon

Kucinich represents ultra-left "idealism" that leads us into blind alleys. In that regard he's no different from right-wing voters who go to the polls obsessing over one thing.

November elections a chance to reverse backsliding in Ohio

September 29, 2014 By Wally Kaufman

Ohio's work-force has an amazing 66.9 percent increase in productivity over the last 25 years. One would expect that wages and benefits would also increase.