Politics

Ilhan Omar Makes Her Move into the Mainstream

Doug Rossinow / Minnesota Reformer Feb 14, 2023 Omar’s stature as an insider makes her a rallying point for Democratic Party unity. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

America The Superbowl

Christopher Weyant Feb 9, 2023 Dig deeper

Politics

One Term, Two Presidencies

Michael A. Genovese / History News Network Jan 16, 2023 In the first two years presidents pursue legislative victories, in the last two they seek administrative victories. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Environment

A Breakthrough for Renewables in Louisiana?

Emily Pontecorvo & Lylla Younes / Grist Dec 13, 2022 Davante Lewis, who won a seat on Louisiana's Public Service Commission, wants to transition the state to solar and wind power. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Health & Wellness

Good News for the 65 Million Americans Who Rely on Social Security

Nancy J. Altman / OtherWords Dec 12, 2022 With his re-election, Rapahael Warnock and his Democratic colleagues have a mandate to protect Social Security’s earned benefits. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Sinema Leaves Dems

Jeff Koterba Dec 12, 2022 Dig deeper

Editorial Cartoons

The Big Exhale

Christopher Weyant Dec 8, 2022 Dig deeper

Politics

Democrats Make Last-ditch Effort To Pass Joe Manchin’s Energy Bill

Jake Bittle / Grist Dec 6, 2022 Manchin’s bill in its current form would speed up federal environmental reviews for many large infrastructure projects, making it easier to ramp up production of fossil fuels as well as green energy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Politics

Has the Democratic Party Given Up on Florida?

Alexandra Martinez / Prism Dec 1, 2022 Grassroots organizers in cite abysmal funding, lack of institutional support, and scare tactic advertising as the root causes for Florida’s midterm election ‘red tsunami.’ Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Politics

Bring On the Donald

Martina Moneke / Truthdig Nov 14, 2022 Democratic strategists are chomping at the bit for Trump to run in 2024, saying that his brand of wacky, violent, and dangerous extremism would provide an easier foil to run against. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Coronavirus, the Frozen Primary and a Reset to 2016: How Bernie’s Political Revolution Can Still Get Back on Track

By Anis Shivani / Truthdig Mar 15, 2020 The coronavirus is a divine intervention that can yet help Bernie Sanders straighten his course. It’s a total reset in a fast-moving era when a campaign needs to reinvent itself several times over within the same cycle. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Many New Voting Systems Aren’t Ready for Prime Time

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Mar 9, 2020 Will election officials heed lessons for fall’s higher-turnout contests? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )