Problem Solvers Caucus = Child Abuse Caucus

Since when is giving Donald Trump money with no strings attached a good idea?  Pelosi had to pull the House backed version of the Border Aid Blll and pass the … Read More

U.S. renewable energy generation just surpassed coal for the first time ever

Donald Trump has staked his grubby little political future in part on a supposed renaissance in dirty, backward-looking industries like coal production. Unfortunately for him, the world doesn’t stand still … Read More

And the Winner is…

I am not going to make the declarative statement that you may be expecting.  The winner in last night’s debate was the American people. First debates are usually feeling out … Read More

Oklahoma, How Does It Work? SCOTUS buys time to try to figure it out…

Supreme Court news today is dominated by the ugly mess that is the political gerrymandering case and the (at least temporary) victory on the Census citizenship question. Buried way down … Read More

How a rape allegation against Trump became a symbol of media dysfunction

When longtime advice columnist E. Jean Carroll decided to go public in New York magazine with her shocking story of being raped by Donald Trump in a department store dressing room, she … Read More

Who Rocked The Debates?

In solidarity,  Mike Hersh and Mike Fox for Alan, Shayna, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Dr. Bill, Dan, and Janis—your PDA national team. PDA And Allies Demand Climate Emergency Debate Progressive Democrats … Read More

The Media's “Damned if You Do, Damned If You Don't” Rules for Democrats: The 1st Night Debate.

Besides the odious Chuck Todd, there was another jarring part to the first Democratic Debate for president.  I have had to listen to the pundits and journalist say with certainty … Read More

Jacob Wohl says he'll enlist within 10 days if Trump starts war with Iran

Oh, no, no, no, no. The situation with Iran is precarious enough without sweetening the pot for the neocons. Professional fraud Jacob Wohl said in a recent Instagram message that he’ll join … Read More

Now THAT'S how you debate!

There’s nothing worse than a blockbuster upcoming movie that spends three months showing nonstop “teaser” ads touting the flick, and then you plunk down $12 only to realize that all … Read More