Monday, August 24, 2026

The (progressive) case against Mayor Pete

Footage of Mayor Peter praising the Tea Party at a 2010 conference and calling for more bipartisanship is not a good look for the millions of Americans hoping to chart a more progressive course post 2020.

The opposition can’t allow itself to be distracted by shiny objects

But because time and resources are limited, we have to be smart in how we fight against Trump and the Republican Party this time around.

TPP Trade Deal Will Cost US 448,000 Jobs, Say Researchers

Two recent economic reports have contradicted the claims that jobs will increase. They have shown that, more than likely, the deal will lead to a loss of jobs.

Bernie Sanders launches clean energy bill to phase out fossil fuels by 2050

“Donald Trump is wrong about a lot of things, but there is no area where he is more wrong than on the issue of climate change.”

California and Virginia Democrats score key victories against Trump-backed map rigging efforts

Court rulings and legislative action signal growing resistance to mid-decade redistricting pushed by Republicans ahead of the midterms.

‘Progressive’ Democrats need to reconnect with the American people; regain their trust

Progressive Democrats must make the restoration of this government to one “Of the people, by the people and for the people” their main objective.

Sanders leads Senate demand for $1,200 stimulus checks over ‘get-out-of-jail free card’ for corporations

"Please join us in demanding that any new Covid relief proposal includes a $1,200 direct payment to adults and $500 to their children."

Trump’s art of the no deal

Bottom line: Trump can’t make deals.

Dr. Strangelove in the Pentagon

What a path of folly we remain headed down – especially with a president proud beyond belief of the size of his “nuclear button.”