The decision was one of Mike Pence’s first since formally taking over the transition on Tuesday. This is being reported by the Wall Street Journal that all lobbyist appointees originally picked by … Continue reading All lobbyists have been cut from Trump’s transition team

  If the pipeline were to leak or burst, it would send oil deep into the Missouri River, the Standing Rock Sioux’s single source of water. They are there because the proposed … Continue reading North Dakota Pipeline: Why protesters call it a ‘death sentence’

A Brazilian Army intelligence officer reportedly used Tinder to infiltrate and effect the arrests of nearly two dozen activists in São Paulo, according to Motherboard. Army Captain Willian Pina Botelho is said … Continue reading How Police Used Tinder to Spy on Brazilian Activists | The Daily Dot

Today, Google announced that its advertising tools will soon be closed to websites that promote fake news, a policy that could cut off revenue streams for publications that peddle hoaxes on platforms … Continue reading Google will soon ban fake news sites from using its ad network 

The US Army Corp of Engineers has delayed the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline to hold further discussion with the tribe, which has opposed the project. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, which relies … Continue reading Dakota Access Pipeline delayed to undergo further review

“Now is the time for new thinking and a fresh start at the DNC,” says the retiring Nevada senator. Maybe they’re listening! Yes! Source: Reid endorses Ellison for DNC chairman – POLITICO Continue reading Reid endorses Ellison for DNC chairman 

Hello America,It’s North Carolina. We know some of you are a little jittery right now about the 2016 election. We understand. Next year will be the first since 1928 in which Republicans … Continue reading Hi America. It’s North Carolina. We Know What You’re About to Go Through.

The backing is a big boost to an expected candidate who already has the support of some liberal lawmakers. “The backing provides a major boost to the expected candidacy of Ellison, who … Continue reading Schumer throws his support behind Keith Ellison for DNC chairman 

In a party with little power and no leader, the populists have the only coherent narrative of how Democrats should adapt to the Trumpocalypse. “In the face of these befuddling facts, the … Continue reading Is Bernie Sanders Now the Leader of the Democratic Party?

Donald Trump is promising the most liberal student loan repayment plan since the inception of the federal financial aid program, in a clear effort to court the millions of Americans struggling with … Continue reading Trump just laid out a pretty radical student debt plan 

Sources tell Univision that Trump plans to announce a major shift on immigration policy next week. The Republican candidate met Saturday with Hispanic leaders who said he told them he regrets prior … Continue reading Trump now says I have plans to legalize some undocumented immigrants 

Should I send a letter or make a phone call? Turns out you should call your congressmen and women! SHOW UP to town hall meetings! I know – we all thought we … Continue reading How to effectively talk to your member of congress (with tweets) · editoremilye