National Politics

Moscow Mitch’s war on Democracy continues with the Neutering of the Federal Election Commission (F.E.C.)

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The Federal Election Commission (F.E.C.,) the agency charged with overseeing campaign finance laws and regulations, monitoring campaigns for illegal activities, and watching for international interference in American elections has been neutered after a several year assault by Republicans led by Obstructionist in Chief -Political Prince of Darkness-Moscow Mitch McConnell. The Obstructionist Senate Majority Leader has … Read more

Trump policy declares some children born overseas to Americans non-citizens

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Last week, Donald Trump was once again bloviating that “We’re looking at that very seriously, birthright citizenship,” he told reporters outside the White House, echoing his administration’s previous vow to unilaterally end the process by which babies born in the country automatically become citizens. The President did not elaborate on what he meant. That would … Read more

2020 is Shaping Up to be the Battle for what America Stands For.

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It is becoming increasingly clear that the 2020 elections is not just about: Health Care. Climate Change. Rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure. The Rich not paying their fair share in taxes The United States place in the World. It is also about battling for what America stands for and the collective soul of all its residents. … Read more

Trump administration ends Medical Deferred Action, to deport sick children to their deaths (Updated)

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As Adam Serwer said, The Cruelty Is the Point. The Trump administration has reached new depths of depravity. There’s a Russian expression for this: “We thought we had hit rock bottom, then someone knocked from down below.” Bess Levin at Vanity Fair writes, THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IS NOW DEPORTING KIDS WITH CANCER: When you’ve already … Read more