Why are you a Democrat?
I want to hear what you think it means to be a progressive and a Democrat. Let’s engage in some Citizen Research and see what emerges.
Trump’s pick for attorney general could be big boost to Monsanto
Trump, who reportedly holds between $15,001 and $50,000 worth of Monsanto stocks, does not support the labeling of foods made with genetically modified ingredients.
The Republican tax bill is a poison pill that kills the New Deal
Today’s Republicans would have fit right into Herbert Hoover’s administration.
Politicians and sexual aggression
With the sort of voting power women have, it seems strange that they haven’t forced both major political parties to deal with the problem.
Aleppo’s sobering lessons
Those who engage Syria with limited will and limited means must set limited goals if they are to accomplish even a limited amount of good.
Global military spending hits record $2.4 trillion amidst rising conflicts
As conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza intensify, world powers led by the US ramp up military expenditures, sparking debate over global security priorities and economic consequences.
Trump names industry lobbyist and climate science denier Mike Catanzaro as top White House...
“This is likely to be the most influential domestic energy policy position within the White House [and] will comfort industry and conservatives who view him as a champion for free-market energy and environment policy.”
Trump attacks journalists, comedians, and judges instead of attacking this country’s plethora of problems
Without question, Trump needs to be attacking America’s many festering problems. But there is a huge obstacle: he doesn’t have a clue how to do it.
Who invented the Electoral College?
Hamilton and the other founders were reassured that with this compromise system, neither public ignorance nor outside influence would affect the choice of a nation’s leader.
It’s official: Trump budget would make deep cuts to climate and science research
“It's now up to Congress to restore funding, recognizing that America's economic and security interests are intertwined with the well-being of people and the planet.”