Progressive Political News
Bernie Sanders’ Vote on Gaza Genocide Forces Senators to Go on the Record
Since last October, Israel has been able to wage a genocidal war on Gaza while receiving little more than a light slap on the wrist. President Joe Biden and his administration have claimed to be working tirelessly toward a ceasefire, all while continuing to supply Israel with the billions of dollars in weapons it needs…
Read MoreTrump Picks Medicare Privatization Proponent Dr. Oz to Oversee Medicare Agency
Critics point out that Mehmet Oz also peddles baseless health advice and “profits from fringe medical ideas.”
Read MoreTrump Taps Billionaire Linda McMahon to Head Department of Education
President-elect Trump has announced his nomination of billionaire Linda McMahon to head the Department of Education, which Trump has pledged to shut down. McMahon is the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment and also headed the Small Business Administration during Trump’s first term. “President-elect Trump has a habit of choosing people who have either a…
Read MoreTrump Claims He’s for “Free and Open” Press. His Past Actions Say Otherwise.
In an interview with Fox News Digital on Monday, president-elect Donald Trump dubiously claimed that he supports a free and open press and indicated that he would be cooperative with media inquiries during his second term in office — despite his long history of targeting journalists and treating the press as a political enemy. “In…
Read MoreCan Trump Bypass Congress to Install His Cabinet Picks? Experts Weigh In.
As President-elect Donald Trump rolls out his controversial Cabinet picks, he has demanded the Republican-led Senate take extended breaks to allow him to make recess appointments rather than subject his nominees to an extensive public vetting process and upper chamber approval. Trump’s demand not only tests congressional Republicans’ willingness to uphold checks and balances over…
Read MoreAmid Legacies of Colonial and Anti-Trans Harm, Two-Spirits Struggle for Safety
Nex Benedict was a Tulsa-area teen of Choctaw descent. His friends described him as an “adventurous little thing” who had a flair for creating art with a sense of ease. They called him “Roachie,” and he was loved. After Nex’s death in February 2024, his portrait splayed across international news, vigils and social media posts.…
Read MoreTrans Community Prepares to Persevere Through Another Trump Presidency
In the wake of Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election this month, some in the transgender community are turning to history as a source of hope, comfort, and inspiration. Leaders of the movement are reminding trans people of their long history of resilience and resistance as a reminder that they can persevere once again…
Read MoreThe North Carolina GOP Snuck an Outrageous Antidemocratic Power Grab Into a Hurricane Relief Bill
North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) speaks alongside Republican Party Chair Jason Simmons Gary D. Robertson/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. On Tuesday, exactly two weeks after the November 5 election, the Republican-controlled legislature in North Carolina reconvened in Raleigh, ostensibly to…
Read MoreThe Media and Trump: Not Resistance, But Not Acceptance
The below article first appeared in David Corn’s newsletter, Our Land. The newsletter comes out twice a week (most of the time) and provides behind-the-scenes stories and articles about politics, media, and culture. Subscribing costs just $5 a month—but you can sign up for a free 30-day trial. Shortly after Donald Trump narrowly beat Kamala Harris, Politico, the all-politics-all-the-time news outlet, invited…
Read More“Devastating”—US Backpedals on Global Pact to Limit Plastic Production
Protesters march in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 11, 2023, calling for limits on plastics production.. Han Xu /Xinhua/Getty Images/Grist This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Biden administration has backtracked from supporting a cap on plastic production as part of the United Nations’ global plastics treaty. According to…
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