Elections

Bill would restore voting protections in time for 2016 election

August 13, 2015 By Larry Rubin

The bill, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, would ensure that voting rights are protected in the 2016 presidential election.

GOP hopefuls insult workers, women, African Americans, and seniors

August 7, 2015 By John Wojcik

The GOP presidential candidates insulted groups of people including workers, women, and minorities; the America on display last night was a scary one indeed.

Court blocks Texas voter IDs – maybe

August 7, 2015 By Larry Rubin

A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that a Texas voter ID law, as written, discriminates against blacks and Hispanics.

Native Americans gather to support the Sanders campaign

August 7, 2015 By Andrea Perkins

I'm hoping that Native Americans are going to be able to directly ask questions of the presidential candidates.

Donald Trump plays the politics of resentment

August 6, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

By the time you read this, the first Republican presidential debate will be over, and billionaire Donald Trump will, as usual, have grabbed center stage.