Democrats didn’t win—they simply held the line
Yes, it was a relief that increasingly fascist Republicans didn’t sweep the midterms. But our democratic standards cannot fall so low as to accept a split Congress.
9 New York corrections officers and employees charged with smuggling drugs and razors
“We shouldn’t have to remind public servants that accepting bribes while conducting illegal activity could constitute a federal crime, but when necessary, that’s exactly what we’ll do.”
Democrats remain the bulwark against losing what freedoms remain—like it or not!
If not Democrats, flawed or not, then who defies the menace of reaction, advances America, and even confronts climate change with serious, systemic reforms?
Hand count halted in Nevada county as court rips pro-Trump official
Voters in Nye County, near Las Vegas, could tip the balance in close state and federal contests.
West Virginia teachers help vote out longtime foe of state’s unions
The teachers handed Republican state Sen. Robert Karnes his defeat as many participated in the GOP primary.
US denies French scientist entry over anti-Trump text messages
Trump administration, free speech, academic freedom, border security, France, scientific research, political censorship, U.S. immigration, CBP, FBI, diplomatic relations.
Independent impeachment & emoluments scrutiny essential—or Trump II looms
Until strict categories about impeachment or emoluments, let alone lying, are enacted, with strong penalties levied by independent commissions, the uncivilized barbarians among us will wreck havoc.
Federal judge strikes down Iowa’s ag-gag law ruling it a violation of free speech
"Today's victory makes it clear that the government cannot protect these industries at the expense of our constitutional rights."
Over 200 groups demand no water privatization in any infrastructure deal
“Water privatization has failed communities across the country and must be rejected in all its forms.”
Americans report more spam calls in 2024 than 2023
So far there have been 34.3 billion robocalls year to date with an estimated 56 billion robocalls in total for 2024 based on year over year trajectory.