Politics
June 24, 2011 -
Despite soaring deficits, cuts in social services, worker layoffs and tornado-devastated communities, Alabama's first Republican-controlled government in 136 years has turned its focus on undocumented immigrants, raising questions about policymakers' priorities.
June 23, 2011 -
Across the South, state legislatures have rolled out their plans for redrawing political lines -- plans that could be key to shaping upcoming elections in 2011 and 2012.
June 17, 2011 -
By Cristina Francisco-McGuire, Progressive States Network The 2008 early vote proved beneficial to progressives, with self-identified Democrats making up a disproportionate share of the early vote. Barack Obama's success in engaging the Democratic base and, in particular, targeting early voters was especially evident in the fact that, though 80% of first-time early
June 15, 2011 -
When North Carolina Democrats appointed board members of
June 10, 2011 -
By Phil Mattera, Dirt Diggers Digest Some right-wingers in Congress appear to be envious of their state