Tag: DNC
Breaking: DNC votes to cut power of superdelegates
The vote is "an important step forward in making the Democratic Party more open, democratic and responsive to the input of ordinary Americans."
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, August 14, 2018
DNC will take fossil fuel money after all, Income inequality in America vs. Europe, and more.
DNC takes donations from fossil fuel industry contrary to original resolution...
This is “an absolute failure by the DNC.”
Progressive Briefing for Friday, July 13, 2018
Justice Department reopens the Emmett Tiller investigation, Trump's global chaos tour, Ireland passes bill to fully divest from fossil fuel by end of 2018, and more.
Progressive Briefing for Friday, June 29, 2018
#WomensMarch marches against Trump's "zero tolerance" immigration policy, Nestlé continues to take California water, the Koch brothers plan for the next Supreme Court justice, and more.
Why the DNC is fighting WikiLeaks and not Wall Street
With eyes on the prizes from corporate largesse, DNC officials don’t see downsides to whacking at WikiLeaks and undermining press freedom in the process.
Pushing for real change in the Democratic Party
Will the Democratic Party open itself up to the new grassroots energy and activism that is rising in American politics?
DNC chair Tom Perez, the Democratic Party’s grim metaphor
Sometimes a party’s leader seems to symbolize an enduring malaise.
Donna Brazile, the DNC, and democratizing the Democrats
Democrats have no time to lose. The world is teetering on the edge of disaster, and so is their party.
Why are you a Democrat?
I want to hear what you think it means to be a progressive and a Democrat. Let’s engage in some Citizen Research and see what emerges.
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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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.