While serious confusion remains about the scope of the FBI investigation into the allegations of sexual assault three women have made against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh throughout his confirmation process, increasing focus is being put on whether Kavanaugh was honest in his testimony under oath to the Senate Judiciary Committee last week and … Continue reading "Amid Concerns of Narrow FBI Probe, Why Definition of 'Boofing,' Kavanaugh's Drinking Habits, and His Truthfulness Are Crucial"

In the Trump administration’s latest assault on transgender Americans’ rights, the Justice Department on Wednesday urged the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that employers are legally permitted to discriminate against transgender workers—potentially rolling back a lower court’s ruling that was celebrated by LGBTQ rights groups earlier this year. As the Supreme Court decides whether to … Continue reading "'Despicable': Trump DOJ Argues to Supreme Court It's Not Discrimination to Fire Transgender People Just for Being Transgender"

Hundreds of thousands of people marched Saturday afternoon demonstrating against racism and calling for solidarity against the rise of the far-right across Germany and Europe. On a hot and sunny fall day a 3-mile stretch of Berlin city’s center, from Alexanderplatz through the Brandenburg Gate to the Victory Column, was closed to accommodate the huge parade, which … Continue reading ""UnTrump the World": Hundreds of Thousands March in Berlin Against the Far Right"

After President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders said that any further move by the president to impede or interfere with the ongoing investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller would be considered an “obstruction of justice and impeachable offense.” “Trump must allow Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation to continue … Continue reading "Sanders Warns Trump Any Move to Interfere With Mueller Probe Would Be Considered "Impeachable Offense""

On the eve of Thanksgiving, in what many called a classic “news dump,” Facebook confirmed reports that it hired a Republican-affiliated opposition research firm to dig up dirt on critics—most notably, billionaire philanthropist George Soros, who is Jewish and often the target of right-wing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. In a blog post, Elliot Schrage, the tech … Continue reading "In Thanksgiving Eve News Dump, Facebook Admits Hiring GOP Operatives to Dig Up Dirt on Critics—Including George Soros"

Democratic megadonor Tom Steyer is donating millions of dollars to progressive candidate Andrew Gillum’s campaign for Florida governor.  Click Here: cheap INTERNATIONAL jersey The New York Times reported on Tuesday that Steyer directed his political operation to spend more than $5 million on Gillum’s governor’s race against Ron Desantis (R). ADVERTISEMENT Steyer, an outspoken critic … Continue reading "Steyer to spend over $5M on Gillum campaign in Florida"

Sen. Dean HellerDean Arthur HellerOn The Trail: Democrats plan to hammer Trump on Social Security, Medicare Lobbying World Democrats spend big to put Senate in play MORE (Nev.), one of the most vulnerable Republicans running for reelection this fall, celebrated Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court on Saturday while blasting Democrats for the bitter nomination … Continue reading "Heller slams Dems for ‘political games and smears’ on Kavanaugh"

DAVIE, Fla. – Democrat Andrew Gillum and Republican Ron DeSantisRonald Dion DeSantisGOP tentatively decides on Jacksonville for site of convention DeSantis pushing to host Republican National Convention in Florida Florida bars and theaters to reopen starting Friday, DeSantis says MORE will meet Wednesday night for their second debate in Florida’s closely watched gubernatorial race.  The two will face … Continue reading "Live coverage: Gillum faces DeSantis in second Florida debate"

Declaring that after three decades of studying the climate he’s “never been as worried” about the future of the planet as he is today, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber—founding director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany—warned that even as extreme weather wreaks havoc across the globe and experts issue one terrifying prediction after … Continue reading "After 30 Years Studying Climate, Scientist Declares: "I've Never Been as Worried as I Am Today""

As Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled legislature and outgoing Republican Gov. Scott Walker seek to thwart the will of voters by ramming through a sweeping slate of legislation that would drastically curtail Democratic governor-elect Tony Evers’ authority and ability to implement his agenda, progressive advocacy groups announced emergency rallies on Monday to fight back against the GOP’s latest … Continue reading "Emergency Protests Planned to Stop Scott Walker and Wisconsin GOP's "Shocking and Naked Power Grab""