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Biden Slams Trump for Stranding Omaha Rallygoers in Near-Freezing Temperatures
“It seems like he just doesn’t care much about it,” Biden said of Trump leaving thousands out in the cold.
Trump May Become First Republican to Lose Texas Since 1976, New Polls Suggest
The Cook Political Report placed formerly solidly Republican Texas and Georgia in the “tossup” column this week.
Let’s Hold Senate Democrats’ Feet to the Fire Following Barrett Confirmation
Are Democrats open to expanding the Supreme Court? After the hasty confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett, it looks that way.
Tuesday’s Down-Ticket Elections Are the Most Important in Generations
It’s not always about the top of the ticket. This year, of all years, is looking to prove that out.
Is Trump Trying to Suppress Votes by Saying He’ll Disregard Election Results?
Securing our elections and ending voter suppression is just the initial foundation for the work we have ahead of us.
Reclaiming Possibility: A Rant Against Despair
Fear can crowd out our imaginations and dampen our compassion.
AOC Pushes for Dems to “Expand the Court” After Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation
The congresswoman noted that there is a “legal process” Democrats can follow to increase the size of the Supreme Court.
Now Is No Time for Cowardice. Abolish the Filibuster and Expand the Court.
The Democrats must make a decision to stop being doormats.
Kavanaugh Issues Ominous Opinion Regurgitating Trump Mail-In Ballot Lies
The Supreme Court barred Wisconsin from extending its Election Day deadline for the arrival of absentee ballots.
Mutual Aid Is Essential to Our Survival Regardless of Who Is in the White House
Mutual aid is inherently anti-authoritarian, demonstrating how we can organize human activity without coercion.