Elections
Here’s why the Nurses Union endorsed Bernie Sanders over Clinton
August 17, 2015Sanders knows his campaign is not about him; it's about all of us, and it will take all of us to change the course of history. It's time to start now.
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Donald Trump: success and excess
August 13, 2015Trump has said some stupendously outrageous things in his bid for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, revealing the attitudes of extremely rich people.
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Bill would restore voting protections in time for 2016 election
August 13, 2015The bill, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, would ensure that voting rights are protected in the 2016 presidential election.
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GOP hopefuls insult workers, women, African Americans, and seniors
August 7, 2015The GOP presidential candidates insulted groups of people including workers, women, and minorities; the America on display last night was a scary one indeed.
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Court blocks Texas voter IDs – maybe
August 7, 2015A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that a Texas voter ID law, as written, discriminates against blacks and Hispanics.
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