Record number of women win in the House
In total, 117 women were elected during the 2018 midterm elections – 96 elected to the House, 12 to the Senate and 9 as governor – shattering records and increasing the number of women in power.
Kamala Harris’ unwavering support for Israel amid calls for an arms embargo sparks backlash...
In her first major interview as the Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris reaffirmed her commitment to military aid for Israel, rejecting growing calls for an arms embargo. This stance has ignited controversy within her own party and among human rights advocates.
U.S. Senate passes resolution condemning pro-Palestinian campus activism amidst escalating speech suppression
Amidst rising tensions and a national debate, voices on U.S. campuses and workplaces face severe backlash for speaking out on the Israel-Gaza conflict, raising pivotal questions about free speech and the price of political expression in America.
The “selling” of degrowth
Can those who advocate hitting the brakes on economic growth get their message across before it's too late?
A marriage made in hell: Trump, Bannon and “the Muslim ban”
Trump and his inner circle seem intent on using the cudgel of the executive to diminish the clout of the judiciary and the Congress.
Federal workers to receive Friday off to observe Juneteenth
“This is an important step forward for our country.”
Writing a Blank Check on War for the President
How the United States became a prisoner of war and congress went MIA.
Columnist Thiessen, in calling AOC ‘economically illiterate,’ displays own economic ignorance
After all, while the brief bio at the end of his column doesn’t mention it, the newspaper he writes for is owned by Bezos, Amazon’s founder, CEO and the world’s richest man.
Welcome to the American century
We are truly living out the end of the American Century in the world it created.
Professor predicts record-breaking voter turnout for 2018 midterm election
"It's probably going to be a turnout rate that most people have never experienced in their lives for a midterm election."









