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Oskar Lafontaine and the troubled German Left

January 28, 2010

BERLIN -- While German politicians stared at the calendar, wondering nervously what the May 9 elections will bring in the biggest state, North Rhine-Westphalia, with its 18 million people, media attention suddenly switched to a personal...

Obama brings ‘shot in the arm’ to hard-hit Ohio

January 25, 2010 By Rick Nagin

ELYRIA, Ohio - Lorain County, ravaged by closed plants, budget crises and double-digit unemployment, gave President Obama an enthusiastic welcome Friday.

Massachusetts election lesson: “Don’t Mourn, Organize!”

January 25, 2010

"Don't Mourn, Organize!" This is the growing call from labor and progressive forces following the upset election in Massachusetts.

Supreme Court goes for ‘One dollar, one vote’

January 22, 2010 By Art Perlo

The court's ruling allows corporations to spend unlimited amounts to support or oppose political candidates, leaving unions in the dust.

Mass. vote shouldn’t dampen immigration reform prospects, leaders say

January 21, 2010

National Latino civil rights advocates, labor leaders and immigrant rights supporters say comprehensive immigration reform remains a bipartisan effort despite Tuesday's election results.