by Mark Trahant | Mar 20, 2018 | Blog
A special election in Pennsylvania is a good sign for Native American #NativeVote18 candidates running for office. Why? Because this cycle is already favoring out-of-power Democrats and, quite possibly, independents. It’s hard to peg any constituent group more...
by Leo Gerard | Mar 19, 2018 | Blog
On Tuesday in Western Pennsylvania, a novice candidate, a 33-year-old Democrat who had never before run for office, upset an experienced politician who President Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. all stumped for and who received more than $10 million...
by Richard Eskow | Mar 19, 2018 | Blog
A movement without memory is adrift. And a movement that picks the wrong heroes is lost. Two milestones should serve as reminders to self-styled members of the Resistance. One marks a turning point in the life of an ill-chosen hero. The other is a reminder that true...
by Adrienne Evans | Mar 19, 2018 | Blog
Idahoans are fed up with lawmakers like Gov. Butch Otter who cave to the interests of deep-pocketed donors rather than than step up to defend quality, affordable health care in our state. Thousands in Idaho fall into what we call the Coverage Gap. These hard-working...
by Robert Borosage | Mar 16, 2018 | Blog
Conor Lamb’s stunning win in the special election for Pennsylvania's 18th House District showed the blue wave building as the November midterms approach. It also triggered an immediate debate about what the victory says about Democratic strategy this fall, amid...
by Jeff Bryant | Mar 15, 2018 | Blog
The revolution may not be televised, but it is happening in public schools. This is evident in the growth of student and teacher actions across the country, from walkouts to strikes. This shouldn't be surprising to anyone who's been paying attention. Public school...