Thursday, March 28, 2024

Obama’s Nomination Insurance for Plutocracy

Obama can call Garland moderate and Republicans can call him liberal, but on the most important question of 2016 he is neither.

United Kingdom Proposes Soda Tax in Ongoing Fight Against Obesity

It’s a reversal by Prime Minister David Cameron, who previously rejected such a policy.

More U.S. Muslims Favor Bernie Sanders Than Do U.S. Jews

A new opinion poll on America’s Muslims and other religious groups released this week contains some surprises.

Back to the Future

Five questions that weren't asked during the 2012 presidential debates and are unlikely to be asked in 2016.
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Mitch McConnell: We Won’t Vote on Garland Because the NRA Opposes Him

Did Mitch McConnell just admit to Republicans being in bed with the NRA?

Seven Bizarre Assertions from Clinton and Her Supporters

Recent arguments made to bolster Clinton are flawed, as per usual.

Bernie Sanders Leads Effort Supporting Seniors Program

Bernie Sanders is fighting for an increase in funding for the Older Americans Act programs. The increase would be an important step in meeting existing demand.

Republican Senator Says Colleagues Should ‘Man Up’ And Vote On Merrick Garland

"The tough thing about these senatorial jobs is you get "yes" or "no" votes. Your whole job is to either say "yes" or "no" and explain why.”

It Can’t Happen Here… Can It?

Whether or not Donald Trump wins the Republican nomination or is elected president, for the gathering members of his grassroots coalition, he’s certainly shown what can, indeed, happen here.

WATCH: Nearly 30 Years Ago Bernie Sanders was Already Talking About Inequality

Bernie Sanders was talking about the same issues he is today nearly 30 years ago when he was mayor of Burlington.