An Open Letter to the People of Brazil
“In the struggle to make this world the place of peace, justice and environmental sustainability that it could be, the people of Brazil have been playing an inspirational role.”
Senator Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges
“Government corruption—at any level of elected office—corrodes the public trust." Sen. Robert Menendez has finally been charged for participating in a bribery scheme. It's about time the Department of Justice holds public officials accountable.
Benghazi! Hiding a Transcript—and the Truth
The saga of the House Select Committee on Benghazi continues—Trey Gowdy, the committee's chairman, demands the release of sworn deposition from Sidney Blumenthal. But what is the committee's real purpose?
Texas closes hundreds of polling sites in areas where minorities vote
“For many people, and particularly for voters of color, older voters, rural voters, and voters with disabilities, these burdens make it harder — and sometimes impossible — to vote.”
Misty Snow Makes History as first Transgender Senate Nominee
The 30-year-old resident of Salt Lake City used a progressive platform to run, inspired by Senator Bernie Sanders.
Individuals working for Wall Street, private equity and Big Pharma love to donate to...
Booker has sworn off corporate PAC contributions, but his biggest donors work in fields whose interests run counter to progressive priorities.
Amerika’s Jacob’s ladder
In this fantastic (in a poor sense) version of 2017's Jacob’s Ladder the other right-wing political party, the lesser of two evils Democrats, actually are looking very appealing to many. Why not?
California’s ‘Medicare for All’ plan clears state senate
“This is a banner day for California, and a moral model for the nation.”
No, Donald Trump, the Middle East Wouldn’t be More Stable Under Saddam and Other...
Donald Trump recently made a statement that if Saddam Hussein and Muammar Gaddafi were still around, or if Bashar al-Assad could be restored in Syria that the Middle East would be more stable. But he must be mistaken.
Congressional candidate charged with assault for body-slamming reporter
On Wednesday night, at least three Montana newspapers rescinded their endorsements of Gianforte.