Tag: Democrats
A new roadmap for getting change done
The victories of young, fresh insurgents get the most attention, but equally important is the beginning of reform within DNC.
As Democrats urged to dump all documents, Booker releases 50 more...
"If Democrats don't put up the strongest possible resistance, using every weapon they have, an electoral darkness may descend on them as well, since they will be complicit in the damage to come."
DNC facing insurgency from its progressive base
The nervousness among the party leadership these days is becoming palpable.
It’s time for Democrats to abandon stale centrist politics once and...
The party’s centrist wing is terrified. The political enterprise they’ve spent their careers building runs counter to the big, universal redistributive policies being supported by the Democratic base.
The Kavanaugh hearing is about political posturing, not keeping a political...
Sen. Gravel’s high bar for political courage.
Intensifying protest against ‘sham’ confirmation, Democrats release Kavanaugh documents GOP didn’t...
"Republicans know how extreme Brett Kavanaugh's record is, so they're making up rules to hide it from the public."
Mayor 1% Rahm Emanuel will not be missed in Chicago
Emanuel will be remembered for his arrogance, impatience and disregard for regular Chicagoans.
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, September 5
Women's March disrupts Kavanaugh hearing, Senator Jon Kyl replaces McCain, Rahm Emanuel not seeking re-election, and more.
Will the Democrats catch a “blue wave?”
It looks like a significant Democratic victory in November – often referred to by commentators as a “blue wave” – is likely. But will they become more committed to challenging the Trump agenda?
From the grassroots to the ballot box: How gubernatorial candidate Andrew...
On the campaign trail, Gillum called for Medicare for all, abolishing ICE, reforming the criminal justice system, repealing Florida’s “stand your ground” law and increasing corporate taxes.
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143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.
Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA
“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”
House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...
Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.