Tag: 2016 election
Progressive Briefing for Monday, July 16, 2018
12 Russian intelligence officers indicted for election interference, the royal family snubs Trump, 28 civilians killed by U.S.-led bombing in Syria, and more.
A few hard questions for Comey
It's time James Comey's provide answers to a few questions about the bureau's perverse role in that election.
Former Trump campaign chairman surrenders to FBI after being indicted on...
“Manafort used his hidden overseas wealth to enjoy a lavish lifestyle in the United States without paying taxes on that income.”
Top-secret NSA report details Russian hacking effort days before 2016 election
“It’s not just that [an election] has to be fair, it has to be demonstrably fair, so that the loser says, ‘Yep, I lost fair and square.’ If you can’t do that, you’re screwed.”
Waiting for the barbarians
There will be rebels. They will live in the shadows. The state will have little tolerance of them. They will be our hope.
For Those Who Don’t Want to Vote for the Lesser of...
Ranked-choice voting is catching on, and Maine might become the first state to help citizens vote for candidates they actually want.
Some Indiana Counties Closed Two-Thirds Of Their Polling Places Ahead Of...
Some problems have already popped up. Long lines and voters being turned away are just a few.
How Do You Make Change Happen? Show Up
Let's make 2016 the year of reintroducing ourselves and our expectations to policymakers.
How the Peoples Party Prevailed in 2020
What would happen if both regular citizen Republicans and Democrats were upset with the outcome of the 2016 election?
Back to the Future
Five questions that weren't asked during the 2012 presidential debates and are unlikely to be asked in 2016.
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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.
UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation
For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?
How Summer Lee’s landslide victory defies billionaire influence in politics
In a resounding rejection of billionaire-funded opposition, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee secures a primary win, highlighting a growing resistance against corporate and dark money in American politics.