House Passes Anti-Semitism and Bigotry Resolution

It’s times like these that call for the wit and wisdom of Charles Pierce at Esquire. Ilhan Omar Prompted Democrats to Pass an Anti-Semitism Resolution That Puts Republicans in a Corner: The outrage, manufactured and/or inflated, over Rep. Ilhan Omar’s remarks concerning the influence of lobbyists on behalf of Israel has been a prime performative … Read more

Filibuster Reform and Court Expansion may be necessary in 2021

While not being presumptuous of a Democratic victory across the board in 2020, Progressive and Centrist Democrats need to ask themselves the question “If we win, where are the votes to enact our progressive programs?” The History of the last 25 years provides some lessons Progressive and Centrist Democrats need to pay heed to if … Read more

Democratic field starts to shake out

There has been quite a lot of activity in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary in recent days. Two governors have entered the race. Some big names expected to enter the race have announced that they are not running for president in 2020. And more are still contemplating entering the race. Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper … Read more