Thursday, November 12, 2026

Tag: education secretary

Senate Democrats hold 24-hour session to stop DeVos

If only one more Senate Republican can be turned against DeVos, she will not be confirmed.

Democrats vow to oppose Betsy DeVos as education secretary

DeVos is being highly criticized for her lack of experience and her advocacy aimed at privatizing the public education system.

Senators call for Trump’s education secretary nominee to pay $5.3M in...

DeVos has neither responded to their letter, nor announced any plans to ensure payment of the delinquent fines.

America did not vote for this cabinet

The cabinet is a strong indicator of who Trump's government will really be working for.

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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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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.
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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.”

The dark side of ecotourism: When green travel exploits people and the planet

As luxury eco-retreats and voluntourism surge, experts warn that without systemic reform, the industry may be doing more harm than good.

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?