Democracy
The Message From MLK – Be An Agitator
Die-hard segregationists hurled the accusation at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that he was an “outside agitator.” Here's how he owned that accusation, and left us a message about the value of agitators.
New Year's Resolution: Civic Action to Fix Our Democracy
The year is beginning with a number of active grassroots campaigns coast to coast fighting to make American democracy fairer and to give more voice to average voters.
Debate Schedule Is Allowing GOP To Frame Election Narrative
Democrats should demand that the Democratic National Committee schedule several more debates and schedule them at a time when most people can and will watch.
Joy to the Workers
In keeping with the figgy-pudding and potato latke traditions of the holidays, here’s a recipe for delivering joy to the workers so that they can spread holiday merriment:
Bad News for Democracy Is Great News for TV Profits
Television news has gone off its rocker. The networks have grasped Donald Trump to their collective bosom like the winner of one of those misogynistic, televised beauty pageants he owns.
Public Demands Campaign Donor Disclosure So GOP Congress BANS It
Republicans put a surprise sneak-law into the big, last-minute “Omnibus” budget bill: it bans the administration from making companies and “charities” disclose who is putting up the bribe money money for political campaigns.
The Price We Pay for Corporate Money In Campaigns
Inversions, promoted by Wall Street banks that pocketed $1 billion in fees, are the newest gimmick in a long-term trend that has eroded America’s corporate tax base – brought to you by a bought-off Congress.
Steve King Ruins Rubio's Plan To Say Cruz Agrees With Him On Immigration
Sen. Ted Cruz steadfastly opposed a path to citizenship, and voted against the bill that Sen. Marco Rubio supported. Yet somehow their positions are basically the same?
Progressive Victories from Maine to Washington Inspire Hope
In an otherwise disappointing off-year election, progressive victories in Maine, Ohio, Washington and beyond inspire hope and point the way to future wins on campaign finance and other issues.
Why The Vote On Ohio’s Gerrymandering Ban Matters
Ohioans are voting on Issue One, a constitutional amendment to ban political gerrymandering that could cure much of what ails our government and fix our broken political process.
