Tag: midterm elections
Confronting the great American myth
The founders of the United States have the society they wanted—one that keeps people like them in power.
How this year’s struggles set us up for a bold, hopeful...
We begin the new year with greater resolve and tools to safeguard our democracy.
How Tammy Baldwin, target of $14 million in outside spending, sent...
Her campaign made few stumbles, concentrated on the concerns of working families, defined the candidate and her opponent early, and spoke to voters in rural and urban Wisconsin, providing a blueprint for 2020 candidates.
Ranked-choice voting flips House seat in Maine
"A victory not just for Democratic challenger Jared Golden, but voters who demand a fair and representative process."
From disappointment to hope: The US midterms show Progressives’ growing strength
All in all, the results of these midterms show that progressive ideas are gaining ground with American voters, even in unexpected places.
Trump says Republicans lost at midterms because people put on disguises...
"If you buy a box of cereal - you have a voter ID."
Kyrsten Sinema flips Senate seat in Arizona in historic win
"As long as I've served Arizona, I've worked to help others see our common humanity and find common ground. That's the same approach I'll take to representing our great state in the Senate, where I'll be an independent voice for all Arizonans."
6 women of color who campaigned for Congress on inequality and...
These trailblazers often drew from their own personal stories to connect with and win over the hearts of voters. Each is heading to Washington to advance a bold social and economic justice agenda, with a strong focus on reversing inequality.
Record number of women win in the House
In total, 117 women were elected during the 2018 midterm elections – 96 elected to the House, 12 to the Senate and 9 as governor – shattering records and increasing the number of women in power.
Democratic women outraise men among female donors – another record-breaking first
The 2018 election cycle largely shows increased participation by female donors to the benefit of Democratic candidates, both men and women.
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The dangerous calls for ‘herd immunity’
As we’ve seen over decades with climate change, we are sure to begin to see actual experts like epidemiologists debating highly paid public speaking shills about herd immunity on cable news in the months ahead.
Ten uplifting teaching moments from President Fiasco
How to achieve peace in our time, universal happiness, and healthy goodwill towards our neighbor.
Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act introduced in Senate
“This is the bill we have been waiting for. It draws on the latest science to tap the treasure-trove of ocean solutions to accelerate progress on climate change. The outcome? People win, the economy wins, nature wins.”
Why the Founders Would Decry What America has Become
If the Founding Fathers saw what the United States has become, they would be devastated. Poverty, income inequality, suppression of speaking ones mind, crime, war, and oligarch like behaviors all make up this new U.S. It is far from being the democracy it was created as.
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.”