Thursday, November 12, 2026

Tag: President Joe Biden

Reasons for optimism? President Biden’s first month

Considering what we might have expected from his long and often troubling record in government, Biden’s tone and actions so far should give American progressives some reason for cautious optimism during this very difficult time.

New economic study ‘demolishes’ myth about student debt parroted by Joe...

“The vast majority of borrowers that benefit from forgiveness hail from low- and lower-income communities,” the study’s authors affirmed.

Biden ‘can and must go big,’ say progressives urging president to...

“Far more than $10,000 in cancellation is required to provide aid that 44 million families and the economy need.”

Coalition calls for justice telling Biden to pardon non-violent federal marijuana...

A coalition of business groups and criminal justice reform advocates are holding President Biden accountable in following through with his campaign promise...

Trump is history. It’s Joe Biden who’s changing America

The stars are now better aligned for fundamental reform than they’ve been since Reagan.

‘A day peace activists… Have been waiting for’: Biden vows to...

“This decision is the result of years of activism from Yemeni Americans and grassroots activists all over the world. Congrats to lovers of peace everywhere who know #YemenCantWait.”

After the Muslim ban

I’m glad Biden repealed Trump’s Muslim ban, but the work of repairing the harm is just beginning.

Back to Cold War 2.0 with Biden and his ‘diplomacy-favoring’ Secretary...

Who’s the U.S. to demand that Russia free anyone?

Biden must not surrender

The multiple crises engulfing America are huge. The window of opportunity for addressing them is small.

Biden can’t heal America by himself. Here’s how to help

“We may come from different places, hold different beliefs, but we share in common a love for this country.”

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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.