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Elections in Virginia, the “Old Dominion”

February 2, 2012 By Emile Schepers

In recent decades, social and demographic changes, as well as the victories of the Civil Rights movement, have been eroding Virginia's reputation as a bulwark of reaction.

Class war: They started it

January 26, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

The Republicans conveniently forget that they started the class war - and they've been winning it for years.

Obama’s SOTU receives mostly cheers from the 99%

January 25, 2012 By Tim Wheeler

The President threw down the gauntlet, vowing to fight for an economy that serves the interests of the vast majority, not the wealthy few, and requiring millionaires to pay their "fair share" in taxes.

Labor maps legislative battle for 2012

January 20, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Even the jobless benefits bill, which both parties agree upon, is hung up by a partisan dispute over how to pay for the $150 billion measure.

Awake the State rally rocks Orlando

January 11, 2012 By Ben Markeson

Republican lawmakers and Republican Gov. Rick Scott are expected to push for deep cuts, including in Medicaid and unemployment benefits.