Controversial Keystone XL pipeline gets green light from Trump
"The #KeystoneXL tar sands pipeline was a bad idea from Day One and it remains a terrible idea today."
Trump-linked Christian fundamentalists are pouring dark money into Europe, boosting the far right
The rise of far-right movements in Europe aligns with a significant increase over the last five years in spending by Christian groups here in the United States.
Merkley Senate bill would abolish ‘undemocratic’ electoral college
"The idea of democracy is simple and obvious even to young kids on a playground—whoever gets the most votes should win."
Paycheck Fairness Act passes in the House
Seven Republicans voted with Democrats to close the wage gap and amend the Equal Pay Act and Fair Labor Standards Act.
Beto O’Rourke, the (center) right choice in 2020?
While he has his appeal, Beto O’Rourke seems to be more of the same kind of centrist that has dominated the Democratic Party since at least the 1980s.
Does Maryland have the answer for verifying America’s vote count?
Technology is bringing more accountable elections, but some activists disagree.
The 47-minute presidency
So bear with me here as I take us back almost four years to look once again at how it all began, at the way in which, after those 47 minutes, you could have turned off your TV, blocked out all those cable news talking heads, and never looked at the man again.
Pelosi and McConnell: Cranking up bipartisan madness for NATO
Only public education, activism, protests and a wide range of political organizing have the potential to disrupt and end the reflexive support for NATO in Washington.
While McConnell tries to rush Green New Deal vote, Senate Democrats vote ‘present’ to...
"This is about our lives, and this should not be partisan. Science should not be partisan."
Warren, Sanders, and Gillibrand top performers on 2020 climate leadership scorecard
"We're making it clear where 2020 candidates land on the policies and practices essential to any meaningful attempt at addressing the climate crisis."









