Politics

Switching a Vote: From Sheehy to Tester Yes, you read that title right. I was able to switch a vote from Sheehy to Tester. I’m not a bragger, but I’m super proud of this seeing as EVERY VOTE here in MT counts for this senate race, and I wanted to share it with the DK […]

The NYT’s Fluff Piece on Trump and Moms for Liberty On August 31, I posted a Daily Kos commentary about a New York Times (NYT) article that seemed to support Trump by highlighting his connection with the far-right group, Moms for Liberty. The NYT didn’t just write one lighthearted article about Trump and this group;

NYT’s Coverage of Trump and Moms for Liberty On August 31, I posted a Daily Kos commentary about how a New York Times (NYT) article was like a fan piece for Trump, trying to win over the far-right group, Moms for Liberty. In that commentary, you will see that the NYT wrote not just one

Trump’s Dangerous Pardons: A Closer Look A great story in the Kos about the Willie Horton-esque attack ads Trump is running against Kamala got me thinking about how to punch back. Republicans’ Tactics Repubs have never shied away from this kind of visceral, gut-wrenching attack. It resonates. It’s time to even the score. Trump’s Corrupt

Professor Yeshayahu Leibowitz: A Voice of Conscience In 1993, at the age of 90, Professor Yeshayahu Leibowitz was awarded the Israel Prize, Israel’s highest civilian honor. However, he caused a stir by urging Israelis to refuse to serve in the Occupied Territories. This led Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin to announce he would not attend the

Trump’s “Brush with Death” Could it be because of his “brush with death” when all he said was “my shoes, get my SHOES”? What’s in His Shoes? Does this include the lifts in his shoes? How about his girdle? His fake hair? His bad spray tan? His Trump Branded XXXXL Depends? Understanding the Context Let’s

Florida Police Intimidate Citizens Over Petition Signatures Florida police have been showing up on citizens’ doorsteps to “investigate” signatures that appear on petitions for Florida’s Amendment 4. This proposal aims to overturn the state’s abortion ban. Unusual Effort by Gov. Ron DeSantis The officers’ visits seem to be part of a broad—and unusual—effort by Gov.

Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh: A Day of Connection and Joy Kamala Harris is in Pittsburgh today, getting ready for the debate next Tuesday. Between practice sessions, she took a break and visited Penzeys Spices in Pittsburgh. A Heartfelt Moment Watch the video and feel the genuineness and emotional depth of Kamala Harris as she comforts

Michigan Judge Suspended for Racist and Homophobic Remarks Judge Kathleen Ryan Removed from Post Oakland County probate judge Kathleen Ryan has been removed from her position after a court administrator recorded a phone call where she made homophobic and racist comments. She described herself as: “I’m not systemically racist. I’m a new racist.” This statement