National Politics

If Morrow Was Not on the Ballot, Haley Stevens would Probably Be the Michigan Senate Nominee This Morning

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Before delving into the commentary, let’s give credit and congratulations to Democratic Socialist Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for his less-than-one-point victory in the Michigan Senate Primary over Pragmatic Progressive House Representative Haley Stevens, the candidate with an actual progressive voting track record. A gifted politician who knows how to deliver speeches and strike many of the … Read more

The Erosion of America’s Military Under Trump

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One thing you have to give Donald Trump: he is an extraordinary political gaslighter. Time and again, he convinces millions of supporters that reality is the opposite of what is plainly in front of them. He benefits from an ecosystem of loyal sycophants and compliant media outlets, but he also possesses a remarkable instinct for … Read more

“Devastating”: Arizona Democratic Reaction to the Trump Administration Plan for Colorado River Water Distribution

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Earlier today, the Trump Administration released its plan for how to deal with the flow of Colorado River Water to Upper and Lower Basin States that depend on that vital resource. Unfortunately, residents in the Lower Basin ones in Arizona, California, and Nevada, in the new plan, would reap the brunt of the water supply … Read more

A Victory for Arizona Labor and Democracy: Reaction to the Court Rejecting Republican’s Unconstitutional Anti Union HCR 2040

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From the moment Legislative Republicans, in their positions as the majority party in the State Legislature, inserted biased and vague wording in explanatory language on several initiatives scheduled to appear on the November ballot, Democrats cried foul and sought redress. These initiatives are: Commenting on Legislative Republicans muscling their partisan perspectives into these referrals, State … Read more