John Bachtell
LATEST ARTICLES BY John Bachtell
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Opinion
Are lawmakers close to a deal to raise the debt limit?
May 26, 2023There is talk of a two-year extension with spending limits that exempt the military.
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Opinion
Republicans use sham ‘debt crisis’ to force cuts, set Biden up for blame
May 17, 2023The GOP is deploying every tool, even “economic terrorism,” to score wins for the wealthy and sabotage the president in 2024.
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En español
Republicanos de Ohio aumentan drásticamente su ataque a la democracia
May 12, 2023La Cámara de Representantes de Ohio, dominada por los republicanos MAGA, aprobó un proyecto de ley el 10 de mayo, lo que hace casi imposible que los habitantes de Ohio enmienden directamente la constitución estatal.
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Politics
Ohio Republicans ramp up their attack on democracy
May 12, 2023They close off one of the last remaining avenues for change in the state, the ability to amend the constitution.
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Politics
Progressives move into Chicago mayor’s office and city council next week
May 9, 2023Mayor elect Johnson: “Never forget that the power of the people is what built this city and makes Chicago strong.”
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Politics
Chicago voters can choose hope over fear by electing new mayor
March 29, 2023The choice on April 4 is between the empowerment of the people and the old racist and divisive machine politics.
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Labor
Starbucks workers take nationwide coffee break and walk off the job
March 23, 2023They garner support in their fight against labor law breaking from the public from coast to coast.
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Politics
Chicago mayoral runoff: Choice between progress or racial division
March 1, 2023Lori Lightfoot defeated, Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson in a runoff on April 4.
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