Carl LaFong·2 days agoDear GOP: Knock Yourself Out!Based on a fresh report from NBC’s Allan Smith, several GOP insiders are saying the reason they’ve lost so many close and/or winnable elections in the Trump era is because....get this.....too many paid door-knockers lie and cheat on their reports: "The problems, six people said, are pitfalls of the right’s…Democrats2 min readDemocrats2 min read
Dr. ADAM TABRIZ·1 day agoMember-onlyRed to Blue Flip Warning to GOP: Colorado’s Legislative Session Sets Blueprint for Democrats Across AmericaLawmakers in Colorado have a 120-day process to introduce bills and make them law in the legislative session. The commencement date for the Seventy-fourth General Assembly’s First Regular Session was established by Joint Rule 1 of the House and Senate, starting on January 4, 2023. …Democrats3 min readDemocrats3 min read
Vincent Apunike·2 days agoWhat Are Union Jobs?High school students and teenagers may wonder what Union Jobs are as they prepare for college and their careers. Many of them must have heard their parents, relatives, and friends talk about unionizing and may have seen them attend union meetings. Some of these kids may wonder how such organizations…Democrats4 min readDemocrats4 min read
NC Senate Democrats·4 days agoBudget WoesThe legislature is finalizing the state’s biennium budget — it’s the Republican road map for the future of our schools, roads, healthcare, and communities. Where We Are Governor Cooper presented his proposed budget in March. In April, House Republicans passed its version of the budget. …Democrats2 min readDemocrats2 min read
Lauren Elizabeth·5 days agoMember-onlyWith the Debt Ceiling Deal, Sen. Joe Manchin Got His Way.And once again, the environment will pay the price. — Well, unfortunately it should come as a shock to no one that the debt ceiling deal is a bad one, and for a number of reasons. …Democrats3 min readDemocrats3 min read
Global Chronicles·5 days agoThe Great Economic Debate: Which Political Party Holds the Key to America’s Prosperity?With the United States being a powerhouse in the global economy, it’s no wonder that the nation’s economic policies and strategies are a hot topic. The real question on everyone’s mind is, which political party, Republican or Democratic, has the best approach to keep America thriving? Before diving into the…Democrats4 min readDemocrats4 min read
Phoebe Cohen·May 27Member-onlyBiden’s Smile is a Powerful WeaponA few days ago AP News released a photo of President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meeting in the Oval Office. Biden and McCarthy are in the middle of negotiations to raise the debt ceiling. Long story short: if the debt ceiling is not raised then the US…Democrats5 min readDemocrats5 min read
Barry Gander·May 24Member-onlyThe California-Florida Censorship War Exposes A 1960’s Republican MindsetI suppose it had to come to this. A war between Florida and California. No bullets are flying yet, but the books are winging through the air like a madcap day in Hogworts. Governor Newsom in California has just demanded records from the textbook companies to see which ones are…Democrats10 min readDemocrats10 min read
Dylan Combellick·May 25Member-onlyMy Ideas for New LawsA Smattering of Ideas Anyone who holds or has declared an intent to hold an elected or appointed position of authority, public or private, has no right to privacy. Everything except their sex lives should be open to public scrutiny from the day that they announce their candidacy or eligibility…Democrat4 min readDemocrat4 min read
American Bridge 21st Century PressinAmerican Bridge 21st Century·May 26American Bridge 21st Century Weekly Recap: May 26, 2023Our top moments of the week — This week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his candidacy for president after a horrifically prolonged and entirely predictable technical glitch. American Bridge 21st Century President Pat Dennis said of the launch: “DeSantis’ 2024 Republican presidential campaign has been an unmitigated disaster even before this announcement…Rather than use his transparent soft…Democrats6 min readDemocrats6 min read