To Defend Democracy, We Must Demand Financial Transparency from Trump

From executive appointments to policy, understanding Trump’s personal financial interests will be essential to judging his adminstration — by Jeff Hauser As we hear of a settlement in the “Trump University” civil fraud case brought in part by New York State Attorney General

Trump Infrastructure Plan a ‘Corporate Tax Break Scam’ Democrats Should Reject

Former Obama aide calls plan a ‘mistake in policy and political judgment [Democrats] will regret’ —by Nadia Prupis, staff writer A former Obama aide is calling on Democrats not to support President-elect Donald Trump‘s so-called infrastructure plan, saying it’s a “trap” and

Police Blast #NoDAPL Activists With Water Cannons in Sub-Freezing Temps

Law enforcement unleashed percussion grenades, rubber bullets, tear gas, and water cannons in sub-freezing temperatures on peaceful water protectors battling the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota late Sunday.An activist’s drone captured the onslaught: Source: Police Blast #NoDAPL Activists With Water

Analysis: Democrats Turn Their Backs on Rural America

— by Matt L. Barron Republican Senate and House candidates were vulnerable in rural areas. But Democrats stuck to a campaign script developed by coastal elites who think “alfalfa” is only a character in “Little Rascals.” It doesn’t have to be that way,

Reid Spokesman: Trump’s Threats Should Concern All Americans

Adam Jentleson, Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications for Senator Harry Reid, released the following statement after Kellyanne Conway, senior adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, threatened legal action in response to Senator Reid’s comments on Trump’s election:  “It only took five days for President-elect

In Las Vegas, Clinton Continues Closing Argument, Asks Voters To Consider The Damage to Our Democracy If Trump Is Elected

At a speech in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Hillary Clinton continued her closing argument by asking voters to consider what life would be like under a Donald Trump presidency. Trump’s demeaning view of African-Americans, insulting comments towards women, proposals to ban Muslims