Demand Surges for DeVos to Cancel 'Unconscionable' Plan to Cut Special Olympics Funding

Twenty-four hours after Education Secretary Betsy Devos defended cutting $18 million from the Special Olympics program—while spending more than three times that on expanding charter schools and increasing salaries for department executives—it is quite clear that people are not happy about it. After Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.), demanded to know how DeVos justified slashing funds …

Petition Demanding 2020 Democrats Hold Climate Debate Reaches 30,000 Signatures in Just 48 Hours

A petition calling on 2020 Democratic presidential candidates to hold a climate-specific debate has garnered over 30,000 signatures in just around 48 hours, providing evidence of the widespread grassroots pressure on White House hopefuls to offer bold and detailed solutions to the ecological crisis. “Let’s be sure we hear how candidates plan to stop companies …

Sanders Says He Agreed to Fox News Town Hall to Send Simple Message to Trump Voters: 'He Lied to You'

Distinguishing between Fox News’ massive audience and its extremist on-air personalities, Sen. Bernie Sanders said he agreed to attend a town hall hosted by the right-wing network because he wants to make the case to Trump voters that the president lied when he promised healthcare for all, no cuts to Medicare or Medicaid, and a …

Watch: In Under Three Minutes, Labour Party Shows How Benefits for Working Families Help the Economy

With a humorous video, the British Labour Party delivered a succinct message to voters on Monday: offering tax cuts to the rich while cutting social programs hurts communities and does nothing to promote economic growth. Labour released its latest video on social media three days ahead of the country’s local elections to urge voters to …

'We Are in a Constitutional Crisis': Groups Deliver 10 Million Petitions to Congress Demanding Trump Impeachment

A coalition of grassroots progressive advocacy groups on Thursday delivered 10 million petition signatures to Congress demanding that House Democrats uphold their “constitutional obligation” by immediately launching impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. “We agree with Speaker Pelosi: We are in a constitutional crisis. And there is a remedy: Start impeachment hearings now.” —Jane Slusser, …

'This Pipeline Will Not Be Built,' Indigenous and Climate Leaders Tell Trudeau After Canada Approves Trans Mountain Expansion

“Canada deserves a Green New Deal, not more fossil fuel projects.” That’s how many climate campaigners—including Clayton Thomas-Muller of 350.org—responded after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday announced his federal government approved an expansion of the Trans Mountain tar sands pipeline, just a day after the country’s House of Commons voted to declare a …

Fletcher defeats Culberson to flip Texas district for Democrats

Democrat Lizzie Pannill Fletcher defeated longtime GOP incumbent Rep. John CulbersonJohn Abney CulbersonBottom line Ex-Rep. Frelinghuysen joins law and lobby firm Bottom line MORE in the tight race to represent areas of Houston and its suburbs. Texas’s 7th District was once considered a Republican stronghold, but narrowly voted for Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden …

Trump slams Florida vote count as prospects for recount grow

President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE slammed the vote-counting process taking place in Florida’s Broward County as the prospect of recounts in the Senate …

New Mexico New Members 2019

Rep.-elect Deb Haaland (D-N.M.-01) DATE OF BIRTH: Dec. 2, 1960RESIDENCE:  Albuquerque, N.M.OCCUPATION: Former state party chairwomanEDUCATION: B.S., J.D., University of New MexicoFAMILY: One daughter Click Here: Bape Kid 1st Camo Ape Head rompers Deb Haaland is making history as one of the first Native American woman in Congress. ADVERTISEMENT A member of the Laguna Pueblo …