Editorial cartoonists on this week’s biggest news stories. By Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal-Constitution By Kevin Siers, Charlotte Observer By Matt Davies, Newsday By Ann Telnaes, Washington Post By Bill Bramhall, New York Daily News … Read More ›
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Elizabeth Warren: The 7 Issues Guide
The Democrats have a big field of candidates running for President in 2020. To briefly use a sports analogy, I see our candidates as the starting players on the Blue team, each bringing their own unique strengths to the table… Read More ›
Will the Democrats be able to get Trump’s tax returns?
How badly do you want to see Trump’s tax returns? Every presidential candidate since at least the 1970s has released several years of tax returns for the American public to see prior to the election. As we all know by… Read More ›
This Wisconsin Supreme Court election needs your help
Wisconsin is a critically important state for Democrats, and winning the Supreme Court election happening there in one month is of the upmost importance. Why is this Supreme Court seat important? Wisconsin has a truly terrible record when it comes… Read More ›
The House Opens a Corruption Probe into Trump
The Republicans took their two years of unified control to protect Trump from ever having to be accountable, for anything. That ended when the Democrats won back the House. (Thanks to all of you for making that happen!!!) Now, the… Read More ›
Selma’s “Bloody Sunday” Anniversary and the Current State of Voting Rights
“There is no way we can get to an economy that works for everybody that produces good jobs, and rising incomes, and inclusive prosperity if we don’t protect the right to vote.” This past weekend, the Legal Defense Fund commemorated… Read More ›
Sunday Reading: What Caught My Eye This Week
It’s easy to miss great articles when we’re so busy. Here are some of the pieces that I found intriguing this week, or ended up thinking about long after I read it. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy. Major… Read More ›
Saturday Morning Cartoons 3/2
Editorial cartoonists on this week’s biggest news stories. North Korea Summit By Nate Beeler, The Columbus Dispatch By Nick Anderson By Matt Davies, Newsday By Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Michael Cohen Testifies By David Horsey, The… Read More ›
Julian Castro: The 7 Issues Guide
The Democrats have a big field of candidates running for President in 2020. To briefly use a sports analogy, I see our candidates as the starting players on the Blue team, each bringing their own unique strengths to the table… Read More ›
Elections in March 2019
If it’s a Tuesday, there is an excellent chance that an election is happening somewhere in the country. So far in March, there are 22 elections scheduled. If one of these is your district, make sure you vote! For everyone… Read More ›
The National “Emergency”: Time to Take Action
Elections matter. Specifically, the 2018 midterms were really, really important. What Happened? Last night, Speaker Pelosi made the House members vote on a resolution to block Trump’s national “emergency.” It passed 245-182, with 13 Republicans voting Yes with the Democrats…. Read More ›
Election Race Ratings: How Do They Get Determined?
We love to talk about the rating that any given election race gets, but do we know what all goes into that rating? Since the first ratings for the 2019 races and even the 2020 Senate races are starting to… Read More ›
It Was a Good Week for Voting Rights
At a time when the Republicans seem to be doing everything they can to limit voting, it is critical that we push to expand voting rights. The place where the most progress is happening is at the state level. Keep… Read More ›
Sunday Reading: What Caught My Eye This Week
It’s easy to miss great articles when we’re so busy. Here are some of the pieces that I found intriguing this week, or ended up thinking about long after I read it. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy. Meet… Read More ›
Saturday Morning Cartoons 2/23
Editorial cartoonists on this week’s biggest news stories. 2020 Conversations By Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune By Jeff Darcy, cleveland.com Trump vs. the Constitution By Matt Wuerker, Politico By John Cole, The Times-Tribune By Adam… Read More ›
Amy Klobuchar: The 7 Issues Guide
The Democrats have a big field of candidates running for President in 2020. To briefly use a sports analogy, I see our candidates as the starting players on the Blue team, each bringing their own unique strengths to the table… Read More ›
Should We Lower the Voting Age?
If expanding voting rights is an interest of yours, check out this report from Oregon. The Oregon legislature is currently discussing a bill that would change the state’s Constitution to lower the voting age from 18 to 16. Referencing the… Read More ›
A Shutdown Problem That Still Needs Fixing
The recent government shutdown revealed just how devastating it is for many people when they don’t get their regular paycheck. Over the 35 day shutdown, the longest in our history, we all heard many stories of federal workers all over… Read More ›
2019 Elections: Chicago 2/26
With 2.7 million people and 53 seats up for election in a week, Chicago gets its own elections guide. Chicago elections are never dull, and this cycle we have an alderman accused of committing exhortion, controversy about the TIF funds,… Read More ›
What Does the House Ways & Means Committee Do?
Do you have any interest in Trump’s tax returns? If so, you’re going to want to pay attention to what the House Ways and Means Committee is doing. Taxes are a top issue for this committee, but by no means… Read More ›