How a Democratic Congress might improve counterterrorism and Middle East policy

“Editor's Note: Most Democratic energy in the House will, and should, go to disputes over budgets and the administration’s domestic priorities,...”

The power balance in Washington has shifted at least a little now that the Democrats have won the House. In addition to being able to pass legislation and shape the budget, Democrats now have the power to investigate, conduct hearings, and otherwise hold the executive branch accountable for the...

Myth 2. AMERICA IS A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY.

“ America was born in its day as a radically liberal experiment, and has only become progressively more liberal over the past 230 years.”

Let's always keep our fundamental definitions of the political ideologies of liberal and conservative in mind: Liberal: favorable to progress or reform, open minded, tolerant, creative, promoting ever greater liberty, equality, justice and pursuit of happiness; generally opposing...

All about conservatives and republicans

“1.Conservative Myth No. 1 CONSERVATIVES ARE THE REAL AMERICAN PATRIOTS!”

  This concept would be laughable, if it wasn't so tragically perverse. Far from being patriots, conservatives are too often reckless and dangerous citizens, consistently veering very close to being actual traitors, and they've actually stampeded across that line several times in American...

Trump gets his ass kicked by Nancy Pelosi

“While speaking to reporters, Speaker-elect Rep. Nancy Pelosi sent a message to Trump that the House will no longer be a rubber stamp for his agenda.”

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said:The American people want to put an end to unchecked GOP control of Washington restoring, again, the checks and balances envisioned by our founders. That’s a responsibility we have when we take that oath to protect and defend the constitution. And we as Democrats are...

Trump is misusing troops for a racist stunt that could cost $300 million

“Trump's decision to send troops to the border to fight a non-existent threat could be the most expensive campaign season ploy ever.”

Trump’s campaign season stunt of sending thousands of U.S. active duty troops to the Mexico border to fend off a non-existent “invasion” will likely come with gigantic price tag of hundreds of millions of dollars. And that cost could balloon if the political production is extended into 2019....

'Instilling Fear in the 11th Hour': Experts Warn Trump DOJ Poll Monitors Being Sent to Intimidate Voters, Not Protect Them

“Attorney General Jeff Sessions does not have his eyes set on voter suppression but is instead exploiting this moment to push a false narrative...”

In a move civil rights groups denounced as a blatant attempt by the Trump administration to intimidate minorities, spread hysteria about non-existent voter fraud, and suppress turnout, the Justice Department announced on Monday that it is dispatching personnel to "monitor" 35 voting locations in...

Vote Against the Litany of Lies

“The GOP is openly talking about gutting Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, the programs you’ve paid for throughout your working life. Vote!”

Here’s my closing argument. If you haven’t already, here’s what you do on Tuesday, November 6: Vote. Vote. Vote. If you’re eligible to vote and don’t, I’ll arrange to have an earworm transmitted into your skull that plays nothing but Justin Bieber singing “What Do You Mean?” 24/7. Don’t make...

Racist Robocalls Are Targeting Oprah and Stacey Abrams in Georgia

“Georgia Republican governor candidate Brian Kemp really didn’t need any outside help to make him appear racist. He was doing that very well all by...”

Abigail Collazo, Abrams’ director of strategic communication, sent out her own statement on Saturday.   In it, she accused Kemp and President Donald Trump of creating a political atmosphere that encourages such expressions of hate. “Over the last few weeks we’ve seen increasing desperation...

GOP Voters Vow Not To Vote Republican While Trump Is President

“Q: Do you usually vote Democrat? GOP Voter: No. Q: Are you Republican? GOP Voter: Yes. But not anymore. I’m changing. The Republican Party is...”

This article shows what's in the mind of many Republicans that haven't bit into the Trump hate and racism

Hate Groups

Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/Hategroups Rhode Island Right-wing rally, counter protest at Rhode Island Capitol October 6, 2018 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Police broke up a rally by right-wing group calling itself Resist Marxism after a short confrontation with counter-protesters who...