Progressive Briefing for Monday, July 2, 2018
Protestors march against Trump's immigration policies, San Francisco becomes first major city to have $15 minimum wage, and more.
‘History will judge her:’ DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resigns after months of imposing Trump’s...
"Nielsen presided over a [DHS] that showed a blatant disregard for our Constitution, civil rights, and human life. History will judge her."
Green New Deal has broad bipartisan support (though most voters haven’t heard of it)
So what exactly is the Green New Deal?
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, September 5
Women's March disrupts Kavanaugh hearing, Senator Jon Kyl replaces McCain, Rahm Emanuel not seeking re-election, and more.
News flash: Billionaires don’t like socialism
If media are to perform their role as the fourth estate properly, they should really be scrutinizing power, not uncritically amplifying it.
Trump’s proposed F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia intensifies scrutiny over human rights, press freedom...
After a White House visit from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Trump’s pledge to sell F-35 fighter jets with no conditions, Rep. Ilhan Omar and human rights advocates warn that the deal rewards a repressive monarchy and sidelines accountability for Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
Ro Khanna unveils bill to ban US gas exports as big oil rakes in...
The California Democrat's bill would temporarily bar U.S. gas exports when prices at the pump are high—like they are right now.
Buttigieg and Biden are masters of evasion
It’s understandable that corporate-backed candidates don’t want to be cornered by questions that touch on realities of political and economic power.
To prevent voter intimidation, Michigan has banned open carry guns at polling places
“The presence of firearms at the polling place, clerk’s office(s), or absent voter counting board may cause disruption, fear or intimidation for voters, election workers and others present.”
Trump’s energy adviser runs away when questioned by Democracy Now! at UN climate talks
Wells Griffith refused to answer questions and ran from our camera team for about a quarter-mile, retreating to the U.S. delegation office.









