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16-Year-Olds Want to Vote — and States Are Starting to Listen to Them
Oregon may become the first state to lower the voting age to include youth in all local and statewide elections.
Self-Funding Candidates Represent Themselves, Not Constituents
Politicians best represent those who fund them. Self-funders like Trump will always put their own interests first.
What Trump Should Have Learned from His Aborted 2012 Presidential Run
Trump may have been a co-conspirator in Michael Cohen’s campaign finance crimes.
Mitch McConnell Could Be Out in 2020. Good Riddance.
We may be bearing witness to McConnell’s last stand.
Sanders Says Paycheck-to-Paycheck Youth Prepped Him for Revolution
Bolstered by recollections from his youth, Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke of his desire to “transform this country.”
Trump May Want to Be President Forever. Take the Threat Seriously.
If he calls, they will come.
Is Donald Trump Destined to Be a One-Term President?
Several polls show Trump’s bid for re-election will be difficult.
One-Party Rule in 49 State Legislatures Reflects Flaws in Democratic Process
Democrats will likely have a difficult time regaining control in states as the redistricting process begins in 2020.
Bernie Sanders Announces 2020 Run, Saying, “We’re Going to Win”
Sanders is still the most popular elected lawmaker in the U.S., putting him in a strong position.
Presidential Primaries Are Racist. Period.
Who gets on the presidential ballot is decided by states that are overwhelmingly white and rural.