Politics
Coronavirus jackpot: Trump-connected lobbyists grab $10 billion of federal aid
July 6, 2020Trump pledged to “drain the swamp," but the lobbying industry has flourished, a trend that intensified with the $3.6 trillion in coronavirus stimulus.
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Protesters take their complaints to the home of Minnesota’s governor
July 1, 2020Daily protests continued in the Twin Cities last week to keep the pressure on state and city officials and lawmakers to act to stop police violence.
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Sanders: ‘National security involves a lot more than bombs’
July 1, 2020The senator introduces an amendment to the Defense Authorization Act that slashes the military budget by 10 percent and redirects billions of dollars into eradicating poverty and homelessness."
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Closing the political gender gap
June 30, 2020When more women are elected, all working people benefit.
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Bronx’s first gay city council member likely wins in NY-15
June 29, 2020Progressives and liberals in the NY-15 congressional district can take a deep breath.
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