The Life of the Parties
Influence is typically written in an abbreviated, matter-of-fact style, but its brief items speak volumes about the realities of American politics.
There’s a big hole in the center of the Democratic Party
Voters are embracing new ideas and new goals, and smart politicians are helping advance the process.
Grassroots organizing should dump Biden and clear the path for a better nominee in...
It’s time to create a grassroots groundswell that can compel Joe Biden to give public notice -- preferably soon -- that he won’t provide an assist to Republican forces by trying to extend his presidency for another four years
On Syria And Skittles, Demagogues And The Damned
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
Bernie Sanders calls for fair pricing on taxpayer-funded drugs
“Sanofi and the rest of the pharmaceutical industry cannot be allowed to make huge profits on the backs of working class Americans.”
‘A huge deal for accountability’: New York Grand Jury votes to indict Donald Trump
"Donald Trump has spent his entire political career dodging accountability for his wanton disregard for the law. It is finally catching up to him."
Sanders says Trump clemency for ‘Wall Street crooks’ and ‘corrupt’ officials lays bare broken...
"This is what a broken and racist criminal justice system looks like."
Auschwitz museum denounces Israeli mayor’s Gaza remarks as “sick” and “hateful
Tension mounts as auschwitz museum rebukes israeli mayor's controversial remarks on gaza, igniting global outcry over the ethics of war rhetoric.
Syria’s Aleppo falling: Moscow is a player in the region again
Russia’s success in shaping the outcome of the Syrian struggle has made Moscow a player in the region again for the first time since the fall of the old Soviet Union.
Senators vote to table Sanders’ resolution on Israel and Gaza
While the issue continues to split Democrats, almost all Republicans voted against it and 17 senators missed the vote.