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Why progressives think Joe Biden is not ‘electable’

Progressives say this word "electability" is being used as a fear tactic to intimidate voters into choosing a moderate, centrist nominee.

6 years ago

Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, then 91, works in his office at the Supreme Court on Sept. 28, 2011. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
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Courts & Law

Retired Justice John Paul Stevens, a maverick on the bench, dies at 99

Retired Justice John Paul Stevens, whose Supreme Court opinions transformed many areas of American law during his 34 year tenure, died at the age of 99

6 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks during a Made in America showcase on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 15, 2019. (Andrew Harnik/AP Photo)
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Pa. Dems, some in GOP criticize Trump’s ‘go back’ tweets

Most Democratic House members from Pennsylvania were quick to publicly condemn President Donald Trump’s statements. Meanwhile, Republicans offered a variety of reactions.

6 years ago

Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter speaks to the media at a news conference following closing arguments in Oklahoma's ongoing opioid drug lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson Monday, July 15, 2019, in Norman, Okla. (Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Oklahoma AG calls N.J. company ‘kingpin’ in state’s opioid crisis

Consumer products giant Johnson & Johnson was a "kingpin" company that helped fuel the most devastating public health crisis in Oklahoma history, the AG argued Monday.

6 years ago

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., with Reps. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan (from left), Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York during a press conference on Monday to address racist remarks made by President Trump. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images)
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Politics & Policy

Lawmakers respond to Trump’s racist comments: We are here to stay

President Trump, a day after using racist language in tweets directed at four minority members of Congress, dug in further Monday on Twitter and at a live event.

6 years ago

In this combination image (from left) Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., July 10, 2019, Washington, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., March 12, 2019, in Washington, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY., July 12, 2019, in Washington, and Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., July 10, 2019, in Washington. In tweets Sunday, President Donald Trump portrays the lawmakers as foreign-born troublemakers who should go back to their home countries. In fact, the lawmakers, except one, were born in the U.S. (AP Photo)
National Interest
Politics & Policy
National Interest

Trump’s racist tweets: A foretaste of toxic 2020

White racism was at the root of Donald Trump's 2016 candidacy, and so it will be again in 2020.

6 years ago

On Sunday, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said Trump's comments targeting a group of Democratic congresswomen are
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Politics & Policy

Congresswomen denounce Trump tweets telling them to ‘go back’ to their home countries

Four freshman lawmakers, all minorities, targeted in a series of tweets by the president denounced his remarks as racist and responsible for "stoking white nationalism."

6 years ago

Corinthia Isom, right, was just a child when her mother died. At StoryCorps in 2015, Kathleen Payne, left, told Isom why her mom trusted her to take care of her daughter. (Carolina Escobar/StoryCorps)
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Community

‘You make your own family’: Losing a mother, gaining 2 more

Corinthia Isom was just a child when her mother died, but her mom ensured a mother figure stayed in her life.

6 years ago

Reps. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas (left), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., attend a House oversight hearing on conditions for detained migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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Politics & Policy

‘Shaken to my core’: Testimony describes conditions for detained migrants

A lawyer, lawmakers and the acting Homeland Security inspector general spoke to members of the House oversight committee about what they have seen at the Southern border.

6 years ago

Attorney General William Barr, left, and President Donald Trump turn to leave after speaking about the 2020 census in the Rose Garden of the White House, Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Washington. (Alex Brandon/AP Photo)
National Interest
Politics & Policy
National Interest

Trump’s census surrender: Even a loss can look like a win

One is tempted to believe that his latest failure is further evidence of his weakness and ineptitude.

6 years ago

The 2019 Netroots Nation conference, a political event for progressive activists, is being held at the Philadelphia Convention Center. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Netroots Nation draws 3,000 to Philly for annual progressive convention

The annual liberal political convention Netroots Nation attracts Democratic devotees, and presidential candidates, to Philadelphia for the first time.

6 years ago

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Unclear if ICE raids will impact Pa., but advocates say they breed fear regardless

Undocumented immigrants and organizations that assist them are bracing for potential raids this weekend by the office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

6 years ago

Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta testifies during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on April 3. (Al Drago/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Alexander Acosta steps down as Labor Secretary amid Epstein controversy

During his time as head of the Labor Department, he has cut regulations and pushed for the expansion of apprenticeship programs.

6 years ago

In this Oct. 9, 2018, file photo, a cyclist rides past an area flooded during a King Tide, an especially high tide, in Miami. Federal scientists, according to a report released Wednesday, July 10, 2019,  predict 40 places in the U.S. will experience higher than normal rates of so-called sunny day flooding this year due to rising sea levels and an abnormal El Nino weather system. (Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo, FIle)
Science

‘A floodier future’: Scientists say records will be broken

Government scientists predict 40 places in the U.S. will experience higher than normal rates of so-called sunny day flooding this year.

6 years ago

In this June 21, 2018, file photo, Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta speaks during a meeting with President Donald Trump and governors in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. Congressional Democrats are trying to increase pressure on Acosta over his handling of a secret plea deal with a wealthy financier accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls. A group of House Democrats is asking the Justice Department to reopen the deal with Jeffrey Epstein. (Evan Vucci/AP Photo, file)
National Interest
Politics & Policy
National Interest

Trump appointee forged a sweetheart deal for a rich pervert. Are we surprised?

Does this surprise you? Donald Trump, an old partying pal of confessed pervert Jeffrey ("terrific guy") Epstein, said yesterday that he "feels badly" for Alex Acosta.

6 years ago

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