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Democrats show signs of life, but Republicans win too, as results from 2011 elections are tallied

Global Politics

In Ohio, Mississippi and Arizona, laws, amendments or candidates closely tied to major conservative efforts all went down in defeat. But, in Virginia, Republicans are on the verge of retaking the State Senate.

Local Elections and What They Mean for 2012

Obama Takes Jobs Act to Ohio and North Carolina

The World

Return of the Trumpeter Swans

Ohio Senate Passes Union Bill

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Union Battles Spread to Ohio

Conflict & Justice

In Wisconsin, demonstrators are protesting a state bill that would cut state workers’ ability to bargain collectively. Wisconsin isn’t the only state where union battles are blazing. Ohio Public Radio reporter Bill Cohen explains the latest.

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