Monday, August 24, 2026

Progressives must mobilize and persuade – and get better at each

Turning out voters in the progressive base, such as communities of color, women and millennials, as well as talking to voters who don't agree with us, is critical to winning again.

Which way America?

"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.”
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The real reason Trump wants to reopen the economy

Internal polls show him losing in November unless the economy comes roaring back.

Exclusive: Here are the energy companies represented by Trump’s nominee to head FERC

The newest FERC appointees Neil Chatterjee and Rob Powelson have ties to fossil fuel companies and utilities.

GOP ‘political arsonists’ get their man: McCarthy ousted in historic House vote

The 216-210 vote to remove McCarthy (R-Calif.) came after his allies failed to come up with enough votes to table the motion to vacate.

Le Pen’s lament

Was France’s presidential contest a setback for the new nationalism?

GOP Lawmakers Ignore Evidence, Keep Using Discredited Videos Against Planned Parenthood

"When did it become OK to base our public policy on false accusations made by people who broke the law?"

Governor Snyder Accused of Withholding Documents on the Flint Water Crisis

A request for documents has been “completely ignored” by Michigan governor Synder.

Trump’s economic war on Iran: 88% reduction in oil exports, 6% shrinkage of economy

In 2019, Iran’s economy under US sanctions will shrink an incredible 6%.

Even in power, Democrats are proving to be their own worst enemy

The “pay-go” rule is more proof that establishment Democrats would rather kneecap bold redistributive policies than embrace an emerging left-wing agenda.