Elections
W.Va. Democrat Tomblin beats back right wing in governor’s race
October 6, 2011The tally in the low turnout election was just under 50 percent for Tomblin, 47.5 percent for Republican drilling executive Bill Maloney, with the remainder going for Mountain Party candidate.
Read moreActivists rally in Washington to reclaim American dream
October 4, 2011Thousands of activists representing hundreds of national and local groups across the country are meeting here Oct. 3-5 at the Washington Hilton during the Take Back the American Dream conference.
Read moreTroy Davis is laid to rest
October 3, 2011Om Saturday, October 1, thousands joined in to celebrate Troy Davis' life at the Jonesville Baptist Church in Savannah, Ga., and tens of thousands more joined online through the webstream
Read moreJim Crow alive and well in Alabama
September 28, 2011Shelby County has been trying to disenfranchise black people for years, but the latest ploy has been shot down by a federal district court.
Read moreHonduras resistance forms new political party
September 26, 2011The National Front for Popular Resistance organized anti-government marches and demonstrations around Honduras.
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