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Landmark farmworker bill on its way to governor’s desk

June 10, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

A bill to make it easier for California's 400,000 farmworkers to choose a union passed both houses of the California Legislature.

House votes on Libya are mixed bag

June 6, 2011 By Susan Webb

A peculiar set of House votes on dueling Libya resolutions last Friday showed Republican maneuvering and Democratic divisions.

Republicans take aim at early voting

June 6, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

Early voting, a key element in President Barack Obama's victory in 2008, is under fierce attack by the Republican Party.

West Virginia race this fall previews 2012 challenges

June 3, 2011 By John Case

On the biggest economic issues of the national 2012 elections, the Democratic candidate for governor will be an ally for working class West Virginians, but a weak one.

Recalls OK’d for three more Wis. GOP senators

June 2, 2011 By John Wojcik

The Republicans are facing the recalls because of their support for Gov. Walker's bill killing collective bargaining rights for public workers.