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GOP reps run from voters on Social Security, Medicare

April 28, 2011 By John Wojcik

Facing voter anger, Republican lawmakers across the country are screening questions at town hall meetings, holding "invitation only" gatherings, or deciding not to hold meetings at all.

Black lawmakers fight for immigrant rights

April 28, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Despite the GOP's nationwide push for anti-immigrant laws, Black Democratic lawmakers are denouncing such measures and say their communities support the struggle for immigrant rights.

Capitol rally says: Get on board for health care

April 28, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

Connecticut residents jammed into the Hartford train station to demand that the governor and state legislature "get on board" for the state health care program with a public option.

Expand broadband for minority communities, advocates say

April 28, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

Labor and civil rights groups are recommending the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) do more to expand high speed Internet and broadband services for low-income and minority communities.

Communist Party shows new growth: Can it be sustained?

April 28, 2011 By John Bachtell

For the labor and democratic movements to continue to develop to effectively challenge corporate power a much larger left and Communist Party are essential.