Elections
Unions hit Romney on equal pay
June 5, 2012A Republican minority in the Senate blocked a vote today on equal pay for women after unions and their allies challenged Romney to back the legislation.
Read moreTexas primary election teaches lessons
June 4, 2012Tthe Republican-dominated Statehouse redistricted Texas so that, in spite of a gigantic population gain by Democratic-leaning Latinos, Republicans could be sure of taking three of the new congressional seats.
Read moreWhat next for immigrant rights?
June 4, 2012At present, there is no chance that any legislation benefiting undocumented immigrants and their families could pass at the federal level. The numbers are not there in the House, or to overcome a Senate filibuster.
Read moreWomen’s sufferage amendment sent to states
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Does it matter who rules: Republicans or Democrats?
May 31, 2012Taking a nearsighted view of the political landscape, some have concluded there is little or no difference between Republicans and Democrats.
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