Tag: Democrats
Forget Manchin. Sanders says entire Democratic Party must show ‘guts’ against corporate interests
The focus of the party, says the Vermont senator, must be “to restore faith with the American people that they actually stand for something.” by Andrea Germanos, Common Dreams December 22, 2021 Stressing a need to…
Democrats need to stand up to corporate extremists in their own party
Wall Street Democrats are not just resisting progress but putting freedom and democracy in jeopardy. by Peter Bloom September 27, 2021 The progressive optimism that the Biden presidency might lead to real change is quickly fading…
‘It’s gonna be $3.5 trillion’: Sanders holds the line against right-wing Democrats
“That’s the compromise that’s already been made,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. “The truth is $3.5 trillion is not enough.” by Kenny Stancil, Common Dreams September 15, 2021 Pushing back against conservative Democrats’ attempts to shrink the…
‘This is what bipartisanship looks like’: Fire tornado caught on film in California
“Climate policy isn’t about imagining a spectrum from left to right and finding the sweet spot in the middle. It’s a zero-sum battle with physics.” by Jon Queally, Staff Writer July 8, 2021 Responding to…
Sanders warns Dems could lose Congress if they get mired in ‘never-ending’ negotiations with GOP
“The Democrats in Congress must move forward boldly, protecting the working families of our country and restoring faith in government. Yes, the future of the country is at stake.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer Friday, May…
Did relational organizing do the job for dems?
by Wade Rathke November 25, 2020 New Orleans Now that the transition has finally begun to the White House, the post-mortem on the recent national elections in the United States will begin in even more…
Schumer says Democrats about to go “Rooseveltian” on Covid-19 relief. Progressives say we hope so
“Let’s see what they propose. Not holding hope too high though.” by Eoin Higgins, staff writer Thursday, May 7 After Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer promised in an interview Thursday that he and House…
Democrats urged to end delay, fight like hell for Covid-19 relief that puts people first
“If these are truly legislative priorities for members of Congress, as they should be, they need to start fighting for them.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer Progressive frustration with the Democratic leadership is boiling over following…
Democratic Party Dinosaurs have seen the Meteor, and it’s coming from Vermont
By William Rivers Pitt, Truthout February 23, 2020 The Berniegeddon is upon us! It’s France falling to the Nazis in World War II! It’s the Russians! It’s the end of everything! Flee! Flee for your lives!…
The irony of the centrist-progressive debate
Moderates consistently warn that progressive ideas can’t win “the middle.” But just look at the polls. By Jim Hightower | February 12, 2020 With dozens of Democratic candidates, scores of televised debates, and swarms of reporters…
The surprising ineptness of liberals and moderates
Houston Let me start by saying, I have mixed feelings about Senator Bernie Sanders as a candidate for President, not on ideological grounds and not personal to him. I’m just not sure that I’ve seen the…
