Published: October 6, 2010 (TheOnion.com) WASHINGTON—Citing a desire to gain influence in Washington, the American people confirmed Friday that they have hired high-powered D.C. lobbyist Jack Weldon of the firm Patton Boggs to help advance their agenda in Congress. Known among Beltway insiders for his ability to sway public policy… Continue reading
Public Citizen June 22, 2025 The United States Constitution could not be clearer: Only Congress, not the president, has the power to declare war. Furthermore, in 1973 — over half a century ago, and with enough votes to override a veto from President Richard Nixon — Congress passed a law… Continue reading
Progressive Democrats of America Jun 23, 2025 We are thrilled to have Illinois State Senator Robert Peters join our Town Hall this Sunday, running in the 2nd Congressional District to follow Robin Kelly, who is stepping down to run for the U.S. Senate. Here’s what Senator Bernie Sanders had to… Continue reading
22 JUNE 2025/POLITICS/LEANNE MAXWELL (SFist.com) The Senate is expected to vote by July 4 on the “Big Beautiful” bill, which could allow the sale of up to 3 million acres of public land across 11 western states. In California, 16 million acres are eligible, including land near Yosemite and Lake… Continue reading
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani attends a campaign rally, calling for the full enforcement of the city’s Sanctuary City laws on June 21, 2025 in Diversity Square in Queens, New York City. (Photo: Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images) “Cuomo winning will not only legitimize the Islamophobia that has… Continue reading
Some Democrats are fighting to stop war with Iran, but party leaders are silently acquiescing or, worse, supporting an attack. Sarah Lazare, Adam Johnson June 19 2025 (TheIntercept.com) AS PRESIDENT DONALD Trump barrels toward a direct war with Iran, the most powerful Democrats in Congress are issuing statements that are at best… Continue reading
Divinity School insiders said Harvard’s practices are at odds with the public perception that the university is fighting Trump. Akela Lacy June 20 2025 (TheIntercept.com) Harvard University’s campus in Cambridge, Mass., on May 27, 2025. Photo: Sophie Park/Bloomberg via Getty Images HARVARD DIVINITY SCHOOL broke precedent by refusing to publish a video… Continue reading
MICHAEL MOORE JUN 23, 2025 Please vote for Zohran Mamdani for Mayor. An amazing human being, a fighter for justice, and finally a chance to have a mayor who’s on the side of the people. He will tax the rich and make life easier for the poor. Working people will run… Continue reading
OPINION//OPEN FORUM Intimidation is a powerful weapon. And it comes in many forms — especially in the age of Trump Toilets are left on a Berkeley street in 2010. A commode sent anonymously to the author appears to send an ominous message about his anti-Trump opinions. Two Toilets on the Street… Continue reading
“Love has never been a popular movement. And no one’s ever wanted, really, to be free. The world is held together, really it is held together, by the love and the passion of a very few people. Otherwise, of course, you can despair. Walk down the street of any city,… Continue reading
