Tag: grassroots
Obama privately indicated leading ‘Stop-Bernie Campaign’
According to Politico, the Democratic establishment is counting on Obama to stop Trump and, perhaps, stave off Bernie as well.
On the road from protest to power: A rising tide
The “political establishment” is going to have a much harder time using its financial and institutional muscle to relegate this new generation of thoughtful, strategic and energized grassroots candidates.
National Liberal Groups to Push ‘Record’ Number of 2016 Ballot Measures
This year, national liberal groups are pushing ballot measures to tackle issues, such as gun control, marijuana legalization and increasing the minimum wage, that prove popular in polls but that politicians have generally avoided.
An Exciting Democracy Movement Arises in Chicago
“Reclaim Chicago,” a progressive, people-led democratic coalition, are attempting to reclaim their city. Corporate elites and corrupt politicians better beware of the power of thousands of grassroots Chicagoans.
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Study finds black-colored plastic kitchen utensils, takeout containers may contain cancerous chemicals due to...
Researchers discovered everyday black plastic cooking utensils contain harmful flame retardants through current recycling processes.
Bill Clinton defends Israel’s Gaza assault, draws outrage from Arab American leaders at Harris...
Critics have called Clinton’s remarks dehumanizing and racially insensitive, echoing language often used by Israeli hardliners to justify the high Palestinian death toll.
Imagine the redemptive marvel when a fully-qualified woman of color with immigrant ties triumphs. And even more terrifying reveal—if she loses
What white, moderate Democratic male, of the right age, stature and competence, would not throttle an unfit, criminal menace whose horror-show regime had a first failed run?
Crypto giant’s $76 million election push triggers watchdog complaint, exposes FEC inaction on ‘illegal’...
As Coinbase’s political spending has surged past $76 million, critics argue that the FEC is failing in its regulatory responsibilities by not investigating these alleged violations.
Political attack ads become fixture of politics in US
Political ads are now appearing far more than ever.