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 

Fearless, adversarial journalism. Source: 10 Cartoonists React to Trump Winning the Election Continue reading 10 Cartoonists React to Trump Winning the Election

Trump goes to Washington This is funny. Source: Trump goes to Washington – gifs Continue reading Trump goes to Washington

In the afterglow of their election success, Republicans prefer not to discuss the unpleasant possibility of eliminating the 60-vote threshold for their legislative priorities. The filibuster came about by mistake in the … Continue reading Hard Choice for Mitch McConnell: End the Filibuster or Preserve Tradition

Since the 1980s the elites in rich countries have overplayed their hand, taking all the gains for themselves and just covering their ears when anyone else talks, and now they are watching in horror as voters revolt. Continue reading Democrats, Trump, and the Ongoing, Dangerous Refusal to Learn the Lesson of Brexit

“Right now in every major poll, national poll and statewide poll done in the last month, six weeks, we are defeating Trump often by big numbers, and always at a larger margin … Continue reading Presidential election: Donald Trump would have lost if Bernie Sanders had been the candidate 

The 2016 presidential election marks the first without the protections of the Voting Rights Act in place. Confusing, restrictive, or unclear voting laws in states like North Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi have … Continue reading 6 Hotlines to Call about Voter Suppression at the Polls

Weed, plastic bags, guns, condoms – it’s up to you. This is the quickest voter non-partisan guide to California’s state propositions. If you are in California, this kick-ass website should help you … Continue reading Quick, nonpartisan guide to California’s State Propositions 2016