politics
Lee Cain: he kept his eyes on the prize
April 23, 2015Lee Cain was a powerful orator who had toiled for years at the Dodge Main plant and was a leader of the Black Caucus of the UAW.
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Buying elections, local style, in Chicago
April 17, 2015The politicians "are marinated in money" says Steelworkers President Leo Gerard.
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“The Americans”: Set in the 80s but relevant to our time
April 17, 2015We receive another miniature course in spycraft from Philip and Elizabeth Jennings.
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Rubio announces, abandons immigration reform
April 14, 2015"Unfortunately he is much more beholden to his tea party base than to his Latino community."
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St. Louis single mom swept into office on winds of change
April 14, 2015"We ran a positive campaign. We kept it focused on the issues and the residents of Ward 20 responded. Democracy is the real winner in this campaign."
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