Andrew Cuomo Outright Lied to LGBTQ Democratic Caucus — but Got Its Endorsement Anyway
Cuomo falsely claimed that he has never endorsed members of the Republican-aligned Independent Democratic Conference or an anti-LGBTQ candidate.
Politics
Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to End Money Bail
"Hundreds of thousands of Americans, convicted of nothing, should not be in jail today because they cannot afford cash bail," Sen. Bernie Sanders said.
2020 Democrats Band Together to Call for Puerto Rico Debt Cancellation
“Our bill will give territories that have suffered an extraordinary crisis a route to comprehensive debt relief,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
You Say You Want a Revolution? The Anti-Capitalist Film "Sorry to Bother You" Shows the Way
Boots Riley's absurdist comedy about labor organizing is a road map for progressive movement building.
Fake Interview With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Was Satire, Not Hoax, Conservative Pundit Says
A fake interview with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — in which she appeared to be stumped by questions she was not actually asked — was comedy, its creators said.
Lawsuit Against Project Veritas May Shed New Light on Right-Wing Group’s Internal Operations
A federal judge issued a ruling late last week granting discovery in a lawsuit by the American Federation of Teachers against Project Veritas.
Ohio Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan Is Telling People He Will Run for President in 2020, Hoping to Win “Yoga Vote”
Tim Ryan believes “the yoga vote” could catapult this Midwestern congressman to the White House.
Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Went to War With Partisanship in Kansas
Friday's rallies amounted to an unabashed declaration of post-partisan movement building.
Voices
The Maria Butina Indictment Isn’t About the Sex Life of an Accused Spy. It’s About Following Russian Money in U.S. Politics.
The 29-year-old is a minor figure in a growing inquiry into links between Russia, conservative American groups like the NRA, and Donald Trump's campaign.
A New Corporate Lobbying Firm Is Taking Identity Politics Seriously
Bipartisan lobbyists at United by Interest are targeting members of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and the Freedom Caucus.