AOC’s former chief of staff wants to primary the Democratic establishment. The Intercept Briefing November 14 2025 (TheIntercept.com) Photos: Saikat Chakrabarti, Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Fair Share America It’s the end of an era. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who counts among her legacies in Congress successfully undercutting the push for Medicare… Continue reading
The largest individual donor to a PAC backing Scott Wiener has spent millions fighting billionaire tax measures. Jonah Valdez May 14 2026 (TheIntercept.com) Scott Wiener debates Saikat Chakrabarti and Connie Chan for California’s 11th Congressional District seat at the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco, on March 31, 2026. Photo: Carlos… Continue reading
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense on May 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) “What we’re seeing is the public experience how more spending does not actually keep them safe,” said a researcher at Brown University’s Costs… Continue reading
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) speaks during a campaign event with former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander in front of the New York Stock Exchange on April 24, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) “It’s simple: Members of Congress should spend their time in Washington… Continue reading
In the low-profile race for California insurance commissioner, Jane Kim wants to borrow from other countries to solve a crisis in the homeowner’s insurance market. by David Dayen May 14, 2026 (Prospect.org) If you go down the expansive California ballot for the June 2 primary, you will eventually hit the election… Continue reading
Immigrant Services and Resources Immigrant Services and Resources helps immigrants, asylees, refugees and service providers connect to resources, opportunities, and events. Welcome to the SF Immigrant Forum! The SF Immigrant Forum is a coalition and inter-agency partnership between the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, Department of Public Health,… Continue reading
KUTTNER ON TAP Rolling back Medicare Advantage May 13, 2026 (Prospect.org) How a group of rank-and-file retirees in Connecticut successfully organized to restore their right to traditional public Medicare Connecticut public employees have just won a major victory over Medicare Advantage, the brand name for private-insurer HMO products for seniors…. Continue reading
The American people have been led astray about what climate change means for their pocketbooks. by Ryan Cooper May 13, 2026 (Prospect.org) In the second Trump administration, Democrats have been backing away from climate change messaging. Joe Biden apparently got no credit for the Inflation Reduction Act, his marquee climate policy… Continue reading
