Young voters are anxious about the results of November’s midterm elections, more so than any other age group, according to a new poll. An Associated Press-NORC/MTV poll released Wednesday found that nearly half of all respondents ages 15-34 say they are “anxious” Read More …
The spotlight on cyber vulnerabilities of political campaigns has grown brighter after three Democratic campaigns in California were hacked during the state’s primary elections. The campaigns of Bryan Caforio, Hans Keirstead and David Min all fell victim to cyber intrusions Read More …
Progressive evangelical pastor Doug Pagitt is touring the nation contrasting Trump campaign slogans against quotes from the Bible. “You have heard it said, ‘America First,’ but we are here to be reminded to ‘seek first the Kingdom of God,’ on behalf of Read More …
After defeating two last-minute amendments by ultra-hawkish Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) that would have completely gutted the measure, the Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) resolution to end U.S. military support for Saudi Arabia’s years-long assault on Read More …
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear (pdf) a challenge to President Doanld Trump’s proposed expansion to the U.S.-Mexico border wall brought by conservation and animal protection groups who said the administration improperly skirted environmental laws in its Read More …
Following the announcement by Florida’s newly-sworn in Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that he is moving to ban fracking, an advocacy group called on new Democratic governors in other states to stand up for the climate as well as water safety Read More …
Click:Glass perfume bottles Sixteen-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg threw down the gauntlet to the global elite gathered in the Swiss Alps for the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week, urging them to work towards meaningful climate action in order to Read More …
Citing widespread dissatisfaction with inequality and a government reticent to take effective action against it, the leader of the German movement Aufstehen (“Get Up”) said Wednesday that the world can expect major protests in the country in 2019, inspired by Read More …
Republican leaders and conservative commentators are warning GOP voters that if Democrats take back the House, it will usher in a new era of liberal committee chairmen hell-bent on destroying the Trump presidency. Minority Leader Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiTrump on collision Read More …
Former Virginia GOP Sen. John Warner has endorsed Democrat Abigail Spanberger in her race against Republican incumbent Rep. Dave Brat, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Spanberger is a former CIA officer challenging Brat in Virginia’s 7th District. Brat is a Read More …