politics
Today in labor history: Anti-Monopoly Party founded
May 14, 2014There were 200 delegates from 16 states at the convention, including 61 from Illinois and Michigan.
Read moreA minimum program for a progressive majority
May 8, 2014This is a framework of principles that left forces could use to unite majorities in competitive battles at, primarily, the local and state levels.
Read moreUnauthorized
May 7, 2014"There will be no revolutionary time-outs 'til we've finally won, 'cause the revolution will be unauthorized."
Read moreFrench municipal elections: Voters stay home, socialists trounced, right surges
April 2, 2014The right wing Union for a Popular Movement declared victory and the far right National Front surged.
Read moreIllinois working families face major threat with Rauner primary win
March 24, 2014Working families, organized labor, progressives and other democratic forces face a major threat from the right with billionaire venture capitalist Bruce Rauner.
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