Democracy Summer 2026: Resisting the Rigging

As Trump becomes more desperate, citizen organizing only grows. by Robert Kuttner February 17, 2026 (Prospect.org) Wesleyan University President Michael Roth, who has been a leader in organizing college presidents to resist Donald Trump’s demands, has come up with a terrific idea to help safeguard the midterm elections. He proposes something… Continue reading

Rigging Elections, Trump Style

By David Cay Johnston February 15, 2026 (dcreport.org) Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks to press Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Caitlin O’Hara) Kristi Noem’s Arizona Remarks Signal Trump Team’s Election Control Strategy Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem’s portfolio has nothing to do with elections, but in Arizona last… Continue reading

2-Month-Old Infant Juan Nicolás Rushed From Texas Detention Center to Hospital

2-Month-Old infant Juan Nicolás has been detained at an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas since January and was hospitalized on February 16, 2026.  (Photo: @lidiaterrazasnews/Instagram) The hospitalization came two days after the baby had a previous medical episode in which he was reportedly “choking on his own vomit.” Julia… Continue reading

‘Wake Up Before It’s Too Late,’ Says AOC as Rubio Embraces Autocrat Orbán

‘Wake Up Before It’s Too Late,’ Says AOC as Rubio Embraces Autocrat Orbán

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio leave the podium after a joint press conference in Budapest, Hungary on February 16, 2026.  (Photo by Alex Brandon/Pool AP/AFP via Getty Images) “It’s time to take the gloves off and fight for our future,” the democratic socialist… Continue reading

California Democratic Party at S.F. Moscone Center February 20-22

* Google AI Overview The California Democratic Party (CADEM) is holding its 2026 State Endorsing Convention in San Francisco from Friday, February 20, through Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Moscone Convention Center. This pivotal gathering focuses on endorsing candidates for the 2026 primary elections, establishing the party platform, and… Continue reading