Sam Ross-Brown, a student at the University of Minnesota, was a summer 2010 In These Times editorial intern.

Dispatch
The Black-Brown Alliance That’s Turning Kansas Blue
Why is Pat Roberts running for his life in the Kochs' home state? Ask community organizers.
Sam Ross-Brown

Dispatch
Targeting Soft Money
A retailer’s foray into electoral politics could help fuel campaign-finance reform.
Sam Ross-Brown

Feature
Obama and the Teachers Unions
The administration's 'Race to the Top' program is fraying the traditional alliance between Democrats and organized teachers.
Sam Ross-Brown
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