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Justices could increase big-money hold on state courts

February 9, 2015 By David Sobelsohn

Most voters know little about judicial candidates. Money influences judicial campaigns far more than it does campaigns for Congress.

Union-led democracy initiative may tackle politicization of state courts

January 20, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

The union-led Democracy Initiative, founded and led by the Communications Workers, will tackle politicization of state courts, a senior strategist says.

Home care ruling shows negative impact of courts on workers

January 5, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

A Dec. 22 decision showed that men and women in black robes can yank away what workers win in the executive branch, on Capitol Hill, or at the bargaining table.

Federal court ruling a victory for 700 arrested on Brooklyn Bridge

August 21, 2014 By Special to People’s World

"This is a major victory upholding the fundamental constitutional rights of people to engage in First Amendment-protected activity in New York City."

Workers win two in the courts

April 23, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Two separate groups of union workers - public workers in Florida and American Airlines retirees nationwide - racked up big wins in separate courts in recent days.