Ron Dellums's Life Holds Lessons for Every Progressive in America
Ron Dellums's example shows that unabashed progressives can seize elected power in America, and it's well worth doing so.
Politics
Health Care Lobbyists Secretly Secure Democrats’ Opposition to “Medicare for All,” Internal Documents Show
A lobby group approached a raft of candidates for a Democratic congressional primary in Hawaii — then prepared internal dossiers on their positions.
Making a Killing
Saudi Arabia Planned to Invade Qatar Last Summer. Rex Tillerson's Efforts to Stop It May Have Cost Him His Job.
The plan involved Saudi ground troops crossing the land border into Qatar, and, with military support from the UAE, seizing control of Doha.
Koch-Backed Think Tank Finds That “Medicare for All” Would Cut Health Care Spending and Raise Wages. Whoops.
A Koch brothers-backed economist makes a $3 trillion error, but still finds that “Medicare for All” reduces costs and boosts wages.
Will Donald Trump Get in the Way of the Best Chance in More Than a Decade to End the War in Afghanistan?
After a successful June ceasefire, hopes for peace are rising. But Donald Trump's undiplomatic streak will make regional buy-in a tall order.
“Did You Hear Me Beat Up on Republicans Today?” — A Progressive Democrat Running for Arizona Governor Promises to Revolutionize Education
Education policy expert David Garcia is building on the demands made by striking Arizona teachers this year to take down Republican Gov. Doug Ducey.
The “Mulvaney Discount”: Trump’s Consumer Protection Czar Is Shrinking Fines for Law-Breaking Companies
In three recent settlements, Mick Mulvaney’s CFPB has explicitly reduced the fine handed down against corporate offenders to a fraction of initial amount.
House Republicans Deeply Confused About Why Puerto Rico Might Benefit From Wind and Solar Power
Coal, oil, and gas simply must be a better solution for Puerto Rico, GOP representatives argued at a hearing this week. Anything else is just politics.
Voices
Conservatives Hate That the Mueller Probe Is Taking So Long — but Love When Investigations Into Police Brutality Drag on Forever
The investigation into Eric Garner's death at the hands of New York cops is still going on — and I haven't heard any complaints from the right.
Bernie Sanders Endorses Abdul El-Sayed for Governor of Michigan
Sanders's Michigan primary win was one of political history's great upsets. Will his endorsement help a new progressive insurgent achieve the same result?