Democratic Governor Considering Signing Major GOP Voter Suppression Legislation in Pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Wolf is weighing whether to sign SB 48, a GOP bill that would ban straight-ticket voting and give Donald Trump an edge in 2020.
Politics
The War on Immigrants
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Other Democrats Reject "Staged" Tour of Migrant Detention Facilities
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez resisted efforts by Customs and Border Protection officials to limit her access to migrants detained in El Paso, Texas.
How Lobbyists and Insiders Could Override Voters to Choose the Democratic Presidential Nominee
The new superdelegate rules, combined with a crowded field and early elections, could lead to a brokered convention in 2020.
How James Murdoch Uses Philanthropy to Distance Himself From the Taint of Fox News
The son of Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch quietly donates to liberal causes but offers no apologies for what he and his family have done.
Latinx Voters Will Be a Core 2020 Voting Bloc. Are Democrats Paying Enough Attention?
Latinos are projected to account for more than 13 percent of eligible voters in 2020 — slightly more than the share of black voters.
Political Ploy by Mitch McConnell Blocks Attempt to Stop War With Iran
Though the amendment failed to pass, it represented a major bipartisan challenge to Trump’s escalatory Iran policy.
Josh Gottheimer Warned Democratic Leaders He Had Votes to Block Bill Mandating Better Conditions for Children in Detention
The bill passed by Congress “does nothing to hold a rogue agency accountable for its cruelty,” said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
Joe Biden Bragged About Getting Republicans to Raise Taxes in 2012. It Was Actually a Disaster for Democrats.
Joe Biden’s debate woes were compounded by a reminder from Sen. Michael Bennet of the former vice president’s botched 2012 “fiscal cliff” negotiations.
Voices
With Census Decision, Trump’s GOP Falters in March Toward White Minority Rule
The Supreme Court's failure to address the racist underpinnings of the census citizenship question — even while blocking it — is concerning.
Kara Eastman Fell Just Short in 2018. The DCCC Is Recruiting a 2020 Opponent Anyway.
The DCCC seems to have little interest in 2020 in revisiting its assessment of candidates who almost won in 2018, despite having no party support.