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The 2020 Race Is Down to Center-Right vs. Far Right
A center-right Democratic ticket is set to square off against the most brazenly fascist incumbent in U.S. history.
Pro-Trump “News” Site Is Run by Trump’s Super PAC
The American Herald looks like a conservative news site, but it's funded by pro-Trump super PAC America First Action.
Trump Calls QAnon Conspiracy Theorist Who Won Georgia Primary “Republican Star”
Marjorie Taylor Greene won her race in a largely Republican district, all but assuring her a seat in Congress next year.
Ilhan Omar Soundly Defeats Big-Money Challenger
“We know that organized people will always beat organized money,” Omar said.
Economic Justice Is Necessary to Stop Murders of Trans Women of Color
Lack of economic opportunities due to discrimination exposes trans women of color to higher rates of violence and death.
Ardently Anti-Mask Republicans Make Masks Mandatory for Upcoming Convention
The GOP will have some delegates appear in Charlotte, while delegates for Democrats will conduct business remotely.
Many Progressives Respond With Disappointment as Biden Picks Harris for VP
Harris is the third woman in U.S. history to be named as a vice-presidential candidate for a major political party.
Trump Says Biden “Roped Himself Into” Picking a Woman VP and Men Feel “Insulted”
One poll from earlier this year found that most Americans approve of Biden's pledge to pick a woman as his running mate.
Trump Plans to Gut Emission Rules for Oil, Gas Industry “Beyond Comprehension”
The EPA plans to eliminate federal regulation of methane emissions from oil and gas wells across the country.
Canceling College Football Could Save Lives — and Wake Up Some COVID Deniers
If more people are alive in May because college ball got benched, that would be the biggest win of all.