democracy
Florida magnate threatens firings if Obama wins
October 19, 2012Shades of 1896: A Florida-based time-share magnate is threatening to fire workers if a Democratic Party's presidential nominee wins the November election.
Read moreToday in labor history: John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry
October 16, 2012Brown, a minister and fierce opponent of slavery, sought to obtain weapons from the arsenal to defeat the slaveocracy in the South. John Brown and his men were captured and executed.
Read moreLegendary activist Angela Davis headlines Detroit rally
October 12, 2012Author, lecturer, university professor and renowned activist Angela Davis is the scheduled guest speaker at an Oct. 24 rally in Detroit.
Read more2012 countdown: Time for the left to step to the plate
October 10, 2012For the past year the left has debated the merits of participation in the election process. As you might expect, not everyone is on the same page.
Read moreCalifornia approves election-day voter registration
October 5, 2012While Republican state governments press to restrict the vote, California's governor signed a bill allowing voters to register up to and on Election Day.
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