The first U.S. penny touts science, not God
That whole “In God We Trust” thing? That is nothing more than a Republican Fascist McCarthyism by-product of the 1950s.
4 Reasons Why States Suing to Stop Immigration Actions Stand to Lose Big
Immigration activists demonstrate at the Supreme Court in Washington in support of President Barack Obama’s executive order to grant relief from deportation in order to keep immigrant families together, March 18, 2016. The U.S. Capitol is in the background. — by Tom
It’s Well Passed the Time to Build a Political Pipeline
I picked up the list of candidates who filed to run for political office and was disappointed to see that only five Democrats chose to stand up and put their name on the ballot for elective office. If we truly want to
The Obama Health Care Legacy: More Coverage and Less Spending
—by Harry Stein On March 24, the Congressional Budget Office, or CBO, published data that surprised even the staunchest advocates for health care reform: New estimates show that total federal spending in fiscal year 2016 for major health care programs will be
Three Democrats Filed to Represent Those of Us in NV-CD2
Chip Evans Northern Nevada Congressional hopeful Chip Evans says, “Make Washington work for families, protect our seniors, and honor our veterans. We are all tired of the dysfunction, obstruction, and partisanship in Washington. Congress needs to get back to working for families
Redeeming Guantanamo: Two Scientists Propose New Mission For The Infamous Detention Center
—by Natasha Geiling Think Progress ince he was a presidential candidate, President Obama has called for the closing of the Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba. Now, two academics have a unique idea for what the land could be used for if the
The Koch Brothers Are Now Funding The Bundy Land Seizure Agenda
— by Jenny Roland & Matt Lee-Ashley, Guest Contributors at ThinkProgress The political network of the conservative billionaires Charles and David Koch has signaled that it is expanding its financial and organizational support for a coalition of anti-government activists and militants who
House GOP Budget Committee Just Passed Their FY2017 Budget Proposal
The House GOP-dominated Budget Committee held 9 hour markup, with several lawmakers going hoarse and one losing her voice. Democrats offered up 29 amendments, involving immigration reform, prescription drug prices, and equal pay. Every amendment failed, including one proposed by Rep. Debbie
The US Is Becoming a Terrifying Nation for Women
Much is at stake in a Supreme Court case over a Texas abortion law. The nation’s highest court heard oral arguments last week in Whole Woman’s Health v. John Hellerstedt. The case challenges restrictions placed on Texas abortion clinics under a law
Latest Leak Confirms TTIP a ‘Serious Threat to Democracy as We Know It’
EU member states and the European Parliament will be “sidelined” in favor of big business and U.S. interests should the TransAtlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) go through, according to a leaked document revealed Friday. Source: Latest Leak Confirms TTIP a ‘Serious