Progressive Brandon Johnson will be the next mayor of Chicago
09:38 PM - Apr 04, 2023
Kentucky legislature has passed medical marijuana, sending to Gov Beshear's desk. Gov Beshear supports the measure.
07:41 PM - Mar 30, 2023
Donald Trump has been indicted by the Manhattan DA
05:41 PM - Mar 30, 2023
North Carolina legislature gives final approval to become the 40th state with medicaid expansion. Gov Cooper, a long time supporter, has pledged to sign the bill.
11:55 AM - Mar 23, 2023
I think it's seriously under discussed how intense early coordination by healthcare workers, the Biden administration, local governments, and most importantly the LGBT community leaders prevented a major epidemic of monkeypox.
06:44 PM - Mar 21, 2023
Absolutely no one saw that coming 🙄🤬https://www.reformaustin.o...
reformaustin.org
Texas Mass Shootings Up 62.5 Percent Since Permitless Carry Bill - Reform Austin
Just over a year ago, Governor Greg Abbott signed a law making it legal for anyone in Texas over the age of 21 to openly carry a gun in public without a permit or license. Since then, the number of mass shootings has risen 62.5 percent.
06:35 PM - Mar 19, 2023
I really need more people to stop saying child porn and start using the proper term, child sex abuse images.
Call it what it really is.
Call it what it really is.
01:20 PM - Mar 18, 2023
There is now an international arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin from the Hague.
05:53 PM - Mar 17, 2023
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CPI and core CPI come in right on target at 6% and 5.5% respectively. Good news for inflation reduction and for markets.
08:48 AM - Mar 14, 2023
Take with a major grain of salt. BUT rumors are swirling of an imminent Trump indictment in regards to his payments to Stormy Daniels.
01:39 PM - Mar 12, 2023
There are few things I find funnier than when conservatives fool themselves into believing that if Ron DeSantis were to somehow beat Donald Trump in the primary that Trump would play along and support DeSantis in the general.
07:04 AM - Mar 08, 2023
Special election results on marijuana legalization in Oklahoma are coming in with a wide margin in favor of NO. This will result in no change to state law which currently bans the sale of marijuana for recreational purposes, but is legal for medical use.
08:36 PM - Mar 07, 2023
This past week we found out that Tennessee has banned drag shows in public spaces. This is so clearly a violation of the first amendment that it doesn’t even bear an argument to discuss.
You have the right to dress in whatever clothes you want and to make whatever public performance you want.
You have the right to dress in whatever clothes you want and to make whatever public performance you want.
10:26 AM - Mar 05, 2023
At least one major drug company is finally responding to public pressure and capping the cost of insulin at $35. Good for them and very good for the thousands of diabetic Americans who will benefit from this.
https://www.nbcnews.com/ne...
https://www.nbcnews.com/ne...
09:56 AM - Mar 01, 2023
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It looks like Chicago has voted out incumbent mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Conservative Democrat Paul Vallas will face progressive Democrat Brandon Johnson in the non partisan April runoff.
Conservative Democrat Paul Vallas will face progressive Democrat Brandon Johnson in the non partisan April runoff.
09:02 PM - Feb 28, 2023
With about 50% of the in, it’s clear former Public Schools CEO will advance to the Chicago Mayoral runoff.
The second spot will likely be either current mayor Lori Lightfoot or Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson.
The second spot will likely be either current mayor Lori Lightfoot or Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson.
08:35 PM - Feb 28, 2023
Court observers note heavy skepticism in the Supreme Courts questioning of President Bidens student loan forgiveness plan, leading many to believe that an unfavorable opinion is likely.
02:03 PM - Feb 28, 2023
Pay teachers more, better training, more support, reduced workload.
Texas committee comes up with common sense recommendations that any 1st year teacher could tell you. Likely to be ignored by our current state leadership.
https://www.texastribune.o...
Texas committee comes up with common sense recommendations that any 1st year teacher could tell you. Likely to be ignored by our current state leadership.
https://www.texastribune.o...
02:25 PM - Feb 24, 2023
The large majority of hospital CEOs are not even formally trained as healthcare professionals. We have shortages of both doctors and nurses. Leadership should reflect those they lead.
https://www.vox.com/policy...
https://www.vox.com/policy...
02:13 PM - Feb 24, 2023
Calling for a ceasefire in Ukraine is one of the most disingenuous takes right now. No one should be told to stop fighting back when another persons foot is on their neck.
11:31 PM - Feb 23, 2023
Dedication to Democracy.
Thank you Senator Tester!
Thank you Senator Tester!
msn.com
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester to run for 4th term in Montana
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Jon Tester of Montana said Wednesday he will seek reelection to a fourth term in 2024, a boost to Democrats' hopes of maintaining a seat in the Republican-leaning state as they try to hang on to their narrow Senate majority. Tester, 66, said he was seeking reelec..
07:53 AM - Feb 22, 2023
Medicaid expansion is now a reality in 39 out of 50 states and the best hope for finding another win is in North Carolina where the legislature is now moving towards passage. While no other state is as close people should keep their eyes on Kansas, Wyoming, and Mississippi.
07:40 AM - Feb 22, 2023
If you’re a Democrat in Texas looking to figure out who is best suited to make a strong run against Ted Cruz few names are stronger than Allred. He would make it very competitive.
https://www.dallasnews.com...
https://www.dallasnews.com...
07:10 AM - Feb 22, 2023
Conservative backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court, Daniel Kelly, will go to a runoff with progressive Janet Protasciewicz. Daniel Kelly is a former state Supreme Court justice appointed by former Gov Scott Walker. Kelly lost his last election in 2020 to progressive Justice Jill Karofsky.
10:21 PM - Feb 21, 2023
From Wisconsin to New Hampshire to Virginia Democrats are having an amazing election night.
Dems will hope to carry the momentum into the April Wisconsin Supreme Court runoff and subsequently Fall state elections in Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, New Jersey, and Virginia later this year.
Dems will hope to carry the momentum into the April Wisconsin Supreme Court runoff and subsequently Fall state elections in Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, New Jersey, and Virginia later this year.
09:31 PM - Feb 21, 2023
Progressive aligned Janet Protasciewicz has advanced to an April runoff in the highly contentious Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Early returns leave the race for the second spot wide open.
09:25 PM - Feb 21, 2023
Democrats flip a New Hampshire state house seat with Chuck Grassie beating out David Walker. This seat was TIED last November and today was the revote. Margin today comes in at 56-44.
08:49 PM - Feb 21, 2023
Democrat Jennifer McClellan has won the open VA-04 special election. Her margin of victory outpaces Bidens performance in the district as well as the previous congressman at an expected 45 pt margin. (30 pts in 2022 and 36 pts in 2020)
08:46 PM - Feb 21, 2023
