Thursday, May 14, 2026

House votes for Israel aid linked to controversial IRS and tax cut measures

In a contentious decision, the House approves $14 billion in aid to Israel, offset by cuts to the IRS budget, despite predictions of increased deficit and a veto from President Biden.

New legislation to ban toxic pesticides helps protect children’s health

“The federal pesticide policy is in urgent need of reform.”

Why student body presidents are calling on Biden to eliminate student loan debt

President Biden promised student debt relief. He has the power to fulfill this promise and make a difference in millions of lives with the stroke of a pen.

California approves $44 million electric vehicle infrastructure program

"This decision is another step toward meeting California’s deep decarbonization and ambitious transportation electrification goals."

Vermont Senator Sanders calls for end to U.S. military aid to Israel amid allegations...

Amid escalating violence in Gaza, Senator Bernie Sanders challenges the U.S. to halt military aid to Israel, citing violations of international and American laws.

Dividing the Right and conquering Trump

Trump's extremely effective at dividing and conquering his opponents. What would it take for progressives to divide his supporters?

Trump’s Space Force

“I have not yet heard a compelling case why we need a separate force.”

Study confirms extinction risk of reptiles could have ‘devastating’ effect on ecosystem

A study conducted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species warned that the extinction...
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The secret tax loophole making the rich even richer

Close this stepped-up basis loophole, and we help finance the programs the vast majority of Americans desperately need and deserve.

Grassroots progressives launch campaign to oust corporate Democrat who votes with Trump 70% of...

"Progressives have an opportunity to strategically primary the most vile Democrats in their ranks, and Henry Cuellar should top the list."