Tag: politics
Judge sides with Big Oil in Maine pipeline case
This lawsuit will determine if the residents of South Portland are allowed a say over those risks or if the oil industry will overrule residents.
The Republican tax bill is a poison pill that kills the...
Today’s Republicans would have fit right into Herbert Hoover’s administration.
Michael Flynn’s Russia timeline
Below are some key events in the Russia investigation involving Flynn from our larger story, “Timeline of Russia Investigation.”
Once again, the right hijacks that old-time religion
A new museum in Washington reminds us that the Good Book is subject to interpretation – and abuse.
Meet the socialist marine and anti-police brutality protester who won Democratic...
Can the emergence of non-traditional candidates help revive a faltering Democratic Party that is facing its lowest approval rating in nearly a quarter century?
Yes, a government shutdown might be the best strategy
Democrats cannot back down from funding children’s health and protecting Dreamers. These issues are moral priorities.
Franken’s perfect, defiant taunt to Trump: ‘I’ll resign if you do’
If pressure were to mount on Franken, or more accusers surface, here’s one win-win idea: Senator, why not fall on your sword and offer to resign only if Trump does?
2017 elections bring hope for the future
It is too soon to say, but there is one year until the midterms, and many of us are waiting with bated breath.
Nation unified as scandal-rich contest IDs ‘Trump’s most damning legacy’
Just because we don’t know the worst yet to come doesn’t mean we can’t have fun in the meantime.
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16 Democrats join GOP to pass controversial Israel Security Assistance Support Act
In a surprising bipartisan move, 16 Democrats break ranks to support a GOP-led bill compelling U.S. military aid to Israel, despite President Biden’s veto threat and significant human rights concerns.
Trump’s alleged $1 billion campaign deal with Big Oil: $110 billion windfall revealed
An investigation into Donald Trump’s alleged quid pro quo offer to oil executives uncovers potential tax savings of $110 billion, raising serious ethical, legal, and environmental concerns.
Florida bans sale and distribution of lab-grown meat throughout state
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis passed a ban on lab-grown meat with similar initiatives being considered in Arizona, Alabama and Tennessee.
Biden administration moves to reclassify marijuana: A major shift in US drug policy
President Biden’s Department of Justice takes historic steps to reclassify marijuana, aiming to end a ‘failed approach’ and recognize its medical benefits, sparking mixed reactions from lawmakers and advocates.
Albuquerque is throwing out the belongings of homeless people, violating city policy
As a result, thousands of homeless people have lost personal property, according to interviews with community advocates, service providers and those who have had their possessions discarded.