Elections

The system IS rigged: The Electoral College and the 2016 election

December 1, 2016 By Bob Wing And Bill Fletcher, Jr.

Donald Trump was right: the system is rigged! But it is rigged for the Republicans, not the Democrats, for conservatives, not progressives.

Remembering Shirley Chisholm

November 30, 2016 By Patrick J. Foote

According to Chisholm: “You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.”

French socialists divided as right-wing threat looms

November 30, 2016 By C.J. Atkins

As the Socialist Party bickers over who will lead it to defeat, the real competition is between two right-wing candidates – one a neoliberal and the other a neo-fascist.

Japanese opposition and civil society groups unite for next election

November 29, 2016 By Shimbun Akahata

Four opposition parties, including the Japanese Communist Party, and the Civil Alliance agreed to establish policies in common for the next election.

Missouri Dems lose governor’s, Senate races; some local victories

November 11, 2016 By Al Neal

ST. 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...