From Donald Trump’s triumphant slogan to the Brexiteers’ ‘take back control’, political discourse is saturated with powerful images or ‘frames’. Should the left fight fire with fire – or will that make … Continue reading ‘Make America Great Again’ – why are liberals losing the war of soundbites?

BY ANTHONY PARISI — Democrats in Washington need only to look in a mirror when looking for someone to blame. Democrats must force the move forward; they cannot get stuck up on the … Continue reading Why Bernie Sanders Voters Like Me Stayed Home

Non-voters (including disenfranchised voters) are by far the larger party in this country. If organized, could easily change our direction. — Justin Wedes (@justinwedes) November 13, 2016 This is funny and sad … Continue reading Non-voters and the disenfranchised unite!

Bill Clinton and Barack Obama helped shift power away from the people towards corporations. It was this that created an opening for Donald Trump Epic.Fail. #occupyDNC Source: Democrats once represented the working … Continue reading Democrats once represented the working class. Not any more | Robert Reich | Opinion 

Will an anti-voter-fraud program designed by one of Donald Trump’s advisers deny tens of thousands their right to vote in November? The Virginia list was a revelation. In all, 342,556 names were listed … Continue reading The GOP’s Stealth War Against Voters

In a Gettysburg speech last month, the Republican laid out many of his goals for the country. Alan Yuhas investigates the feasibility of each proposal A good breakdown on what campaign promises … Continue reading Trump’s policy pledges examined: what could the next president accomplish?

Obamacare, Iran deal and other promises appear to come in for adjustment as Trump dives into ‘swamp’ he vowed to drain with transition team appointments. Donald Trump appears to be backing away … Continue reading Donald Trump, pragmatist? President-elect’s stances seem to shift after win

The seeds were planted in an underreported 2009 meeting. It began when Jim DeMint played the Republican takeover of our government brilliantly, with generous help from the Koch brothers, and the Democrats failed … Continue reading Americans Wanted a Revolution, and Clinton’s Campaign Only Offered Them Obama 2.0 

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?

“Some of those who tweeted the photo on Thursday may have made a mistake, thinking the picture they shared was in-context. At least one of them was called out for it and … Continue reading So, What’s Happening in This Photo From the White House? 

  “While Trump’s rival in the race for the White House, Democrat Hillary Clinton, also had advocated tough defense and foreign policies, Trump has been a big supporter of increased defense spending, … Continue reading U.S. defense shares hit record highs, boosted by Trump win