OB Rag A Ragster's Personal Endorsement of Lori SaldanaOB RagShe's been endorsed by scads of nationally recognized progressive organizations, from Act Blue to the National Organization for Women. Her voting record in the California Assembly showed smarts, a determination to get the right things done and the …and more » us political progressives – Google News ... 

Christian Science Monitor G8 summit: Euro crisis and possible 'Grexit' overshadow agendaChristian Science MonitorAnd a "flight to safety" by investors has buoyed the US dollar, US Treasury bonds, and German government bonds. "The eurozone is at a crossroads. It either has to make up or it is looking at a potential breakup," British Prime Minister David Cameron, …G8... 

Voters in Franklin County oppose corporate personhoodGazetteNETThe town meeting votes in 11 Franklin County towns, together with similar actions in nearby Amherst and Northampton, plus Boston and Worcester, are among resolutions by 55 Massachusetts communities supporting a US Constitutional amendment. us independent voters – Google News  Bookmark or Share Tags:... 

Boston.com US House OKs $ 642 billion defense bill that breaks deficit-cutting deal …Reno Gazette JournalThe election-year salvo from Republicans also calls for an East Coast missile defense installation opposed by the military. The Democratic-controlled US Senate is likely to scrap many of the measures. / AP Associated Press WASHINGTON — Ignoring a …US House OKs $ 642 billion defense... 

BBC News Dominican rematch in presidential raceCNNBy the CNN Wire Staff Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (CNN) — Dominicans will go to the polls Sunday to choose among six candidates for president, though it is really a two-horse race between political veterans. Former Dominican Republic President …Local Dominican population prepares for electionsWFMZ AllentownA fight for changeOman... 

CanIndia News G-8 leaders put focus on European financial crisisYork Daily RecordWhile oil prices have been falling, major oil importing countries, including the US, are keeping a wary eye on prices and keeping open the possibility of tapping their own oil reserves. For Obama, Europe's fate is critical to his own political survival …Austerity, a dirty word in politics, may ruin Obama's... 

How Crucial Is Media?Consortium NewsPerhaps the Right's biggest advantage in US politics is its advanced media infrastructure – built over the several decades and designed to reach the entire country on a variety of levels – especially when it's compared to the Left's general neglect of …and more » us political progressives – Google News ... 

Crowded field vies to succeed Ron Paul in US HouseHouston ChronicleOld took a more nuanced view, saying district voters, "lend themselves to independent-minded candidates who are willing to take a stand for what they and their people think is right." "I feel comfortable with going in and being an independent voice," …and more » us independent voters –... 

The Republic Legislative battle over same-sex couples could affect presidential race in …The RepublicObama planned to visit the state next Wednesday to deliver a commencement address at the US Air Force Academy, in Colorado Springs, before attending fundraisers in Denver. "That will have a positive impact on the chances of the president being …The Numbers Crunch: Gay marriage in... 

New York Daily News House OKs continued war in AfghanistanNew York Daily NewsWASHINGTON — The House endorsed the continued war in Afghanistan on Thursday despite acknowledgment from Republicans and Democrats that the American people are war-weary after more than a decade of conflict. By a vote of 303-113, lawmakers rejected an …and more » us democrats – Google News ...