Looks like there’s still hope for democrats.

Billions in “independent” spending swung key races, and local “news” helped.

Many see it as Democrats’ last chance to make good on immigration reform vows before 2012.

The former city council member becomes to the first Asian American and the first woman to hold the job.

Hint: Taking them for granted until then is a bad start.

Roberto Lovato says corporations have corrupted electoral politics. The good news is last week opens the door to real, people-driven revolution.