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Politics

Holding out for the Dream: Students seek immigration law change

By Desiree Evans

May 15, 2009 -

Politics

Georgia becomes 2nd state to require proof of citizenship to vote

By Guest Blogger

May 14, 2009 - By Christian Smith-Socaris, Progressive States Network

Politics

Southern lawmakers push for new restrictions on voting

By Chris Kromm

May 13, 2009 - That didn't take long.

POWER POLITICS: House leaders caving in to Duke Energy on climate bill?

By Sue Sturgis

May 11, 2009 -

Politics

Are Blue Dog Democrats getting a bad rap?

By Chris Kromm

May 8, 2009 - The Blue Dog Democratic Coalition is one of the favorite punching bags of the progressive blogosphere.

VOICES: State laws allowing card-check show why EFCA is a fair option

By Guest Blogger

May 8, 2009 - By Nathan Newman, Progressive States Network

The battle continues over unemployment funds

By Desiree Evans

May 7, 2009 -