politics
Missouri Dems lose governor’s, Senate races; some local victories
November 11, 2016ST. LOUIS – The 2016 election has finally ended. And it was a disastrous evening for Democrats, organized labor and progressives as voters narrowly elected Donald Trump (R) to be the next President. Republicans now hold...
Read moreLatino community and allies pledge solidarity in wake of election
November 11, 2016SAN JOSE, Calif.—Around 150 Latinos and allies gathered Thursday in San Jose’s Mexican Heritage Plaza in the predominantly Latino, working-class East Side of the city, to share their feelings and pledge their solidarity in the wake...
Read morePotential Trump appointees foretell dangers ahead
November 11, 2016Reading about the various names being “floated” for the Trump Cabinet is a nightmare come to life. We should have no illusions about what is coming our way.
Read morePeople pour into streets to say #NotMyPresident
November 10, 2016CHICAGO -- Thousands gathered in protest outside of the Trump Towers on Wednesday, November 9th, as demonstrators rallied in the wake of Trump’s electoral victory over Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton. In her concession speech, Clinton attempted...
Read morePolitical roof falls in on union members
November 9, 2016The political roof fell in on national unions and their leaders on November 8 as unionists – as well as other voters – voted for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who beat Democratic nominee Hillary Rodham...
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