In response to a weekend gathering of white supremacists and neo-Nazis in Charlottesville, Virginia—during which one anti-racist demonstrator was murdered and many others injured on Saturday during an act which …
As Trump Bullies Over Border Wall, Mexico Offers Aid for Harvey Victims
With a clear, diplomatic response, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday quashed President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to convince the public that Mexico will pay for the border …
Siding With Trump, SCOTUS Gives Narrowed Muslim Ban Temporary Stay
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy on Monday put a temporary hold on a lower court’s ruling that had narrowed the scope of the Trump administration’s so-called Muslim ban, thus …
#FreeRosa: Supporters Demand Release of 10-Year-Old Detained by Trump's ICE
Supporters of Rosa Maria Hernandez, a 10-year-old child who was taken into custody by federal immigration officials from a hospital last week, are joining with the ACLU in demanding her …
Longtime manager of Bon Iver to run for Congress in Wisconsin: report
The longtime manager of Bon Iver is planning to launch a bid for Congress, NPR reported on Tuesday. Kyle Frenette, 30, who co-founded Middle West Management, is planning to announce later …
Former Dem lawmaker to run for open Mississippi Senate seat
Former Rep. Mike Espy (D-Miss.) on Monday declared his intention to run for the Senate seat held by Sen. Thad CochranWilliam (Thad) Thad CochranEspy wins Mississippi Senate Democratic primary Bottom …
Eric Holder says he'll decide on a 2020 run by early next year
Former Attorney General Eric HolderEric Himpton HolderTrump official criticizes ex-Clinton spokesman over defunding police tweet Obama to speak about George Floyd in virtual town hall GOP group launches redistricting site …
While Trump Stokes Division, Warnings Against Ignoring Ongoing Crisis in Puerto Rico
“No matter what crazy stuff Trump is up to now let’s keep in mind Puerto Rico really needs our attention and help.” Those are the words of Mark Ruffalo this …
Sessions Issues Blatant 'License to Discriminate' With 'Religious Freedom' Memo
Attorney General Jeff Sessions intensified the Trump administration’s “all-out assault on LGBTQ people” Friday by issuing a “religious freedom” directive to federal agencies that rights groups said would “categorize LGBTQ …
Concern of Progressive Purge as Bernie Wing 'Left in the Cold' at DNC
Sparking concerns that party leadership is making the same mistakes that have rendered them increasingly powerless and without an inspiring vision, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is reportedly carrying out …