Thursday, November 12, 2026

Tag: Democrats

Primary day: Lessons for Democrats

If Democrats are willing to propose bold electoral reform, there may be some hope for them in November.

Sanders and colleagues introduce Workplace Democracy Act to end corporate bullying...

The introduction of this act will strengthen the middle class by restoring workers' rights to bargain for better wages, benefits and working conditions.

The ghosts of ‘new Democrats’ are haunting us

“Certainly there are some people in the Democratic Party who want to maintain the status quo. They would rather go down with the Titanic so long as they have first-class seats.”

Pyrrhic Party: The Democratic establishment’s War on Progressives

When the party machinery becomes a liability among its own voters, it is time for the party to change.

How to stop Trump

If they really want to stop Trump and prevent future Trumps, Democrats will need to address the causes of Trump’s rise.

The 2018 midterms: A referendum on regime change

If the midterm elections do not lead to a change of course, the world’s oldest, richest, and most powerful republic will find itself teetering on the brink of regime change.

Democrats who vote for Pompeo will disgrace themselves and their party

If the party can’t even take a stand against hate, does it stand for anything?

Why the DNC is fighting WikiLeaks and not Wall Street

With eyes on the prizes from corporate largesse, DNC officials don’t see downsides to whacking at WikiLeaks and undermining press freedom in the process.

Democrats side with banks and approve Volcker Rule Regulation Harmonization Act

From lobbying disclosures, it shows that American Bankers Association have lobbied on the Volcker Rule in both the House and Senate this past year.

This union nurse and outspoken progressive could become Iowa’s next governor

Cathy Glasson is running an insurgent campaign on a platform of Medicare for all, a $15 minimum wage and ending “right to work” laws.

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10 Reasons Hakeem Jeffries Should Not Be the Next Speaker of the House

“Here are ten reasons why Jeffries should not be Speaker.”
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The real Dem bombshell – the new coalition’s breakthrough fusion of agendas and values

“The times, they are a-changin’ and progressive Dems, new and old, lead the redemption of America.”
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Blue Tsunami, Meet the Senate Filibuster

Democrats will hold at least 54 Senate seats when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, 2027, but ending debate on a bill still takes 60 votes.

Since 1975, $79 trillion has been redistributed from the bottom 90% to the top...

Has this massive redistribution, driven by policies favoring corporations and the wealthy, reshaped the American economy?
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House moves to vote on impeaching Hegseth over Iran war, boat strikes

Rep. Thomas Massie's eight articles allege at least 243 deaths in strikes on suspected drug boats, and impeachment would need three Republican votes.