Elections
With unity, New Yorkers could elect mayor for the “99 percent”
June 5, 2013The New York City elections are exceptionally important this year, and a large part of the electorate understands that.
Read more
NYC AFSCME Council endorses Liu in mayoral race
May 31, 2013Saying Comptroller John Liu "would end the favoritism towards the wealthy 1%" and return the government to its people, AFSCME District Council 37 delegates unanimously endorsed his mayoral candidacy.
Read more
GOP attempts to defund, block Obamacare
May 29, 2013Republicans in Congress are continuing to try everything possible to obstruct, delay or outright prevent the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, sometimes called Obamacare.
Read more
South India voters reject BJP
May 21, 2013Indian voters rejected the reactionary Hindu-nationalist party, known as the BJP, in a recent state election. The huge loss spells trouble for the ultra-right party in the 2014 national elections.
Read more
Berkeley celebrates life of councilmember Maudelle Shirek
May 3, 2013A crowd packed Berkeley City Hall to celebrate the life of Maudelle Shirek, an extraordinary woman dubbed "the conscience of the council."
Read more