progressives object to democratic bill to lift spending caps
House committee passed measure to raise federal spending caps for the next two years, over the objections of Republicans and faction of Democrats.. ..…
right wing takes wisconsin court seat in a strident hate campaign –
The Republican State Leadership Committee and Americans for Prosperity raised $1.2 million in ad money (an early count) for a three week ad blitz. . ..…
roughly half of americans think christian nationalism is a rising
poll from Morning Consult shows almost half of respondents think it is important or critical threat to the vital interests of the country within the 10 years... ..…
american exceptionalism and its discontents
He thinks it means the belief, born with American Revolution, that United States has special destiny to spread its republican, values abroad.. Attacking Obama's to American exceptionalism became convenient way for hawks to denigrate the attachment to the country and to ridicule..…
renewal of violence against women act threatened by gun-rights dispute
House Democrats on Thursday passed new, version of Violence Against Women Act, which expired mid- February and needs to be reauthorized to ensure vital funding for shelters and police departments... ..…
violence against women act: guns, #metoo complicate abuse debate
previous versions of the law enjoyed bipartisan support, the two sides could not agree on the last round of changes, Native Americans and immigrants in the country illegally. . the Republican-led Senate may not take up Democrats, House Democrats want to approve the most comprehensive..…
a bad idea for ohio and a terrible idea for america
Such a form of government, the Founders believed, would allow them to achieve two potentially conflicting objectives: avoiding the 'tyranny of the majority' inherent in pure democratic systems, while allowing the 'sense of the people' to be reflected in the new American government. Moreover, a..…
throwback: april 4 – throwback thursdays
Republican-American Archives Waterbury Police Department patrol wagon, 1931. ... Republican-American Archives Share this... ..…
violence against women act clears house
The House voted Thursday to renew Violence Against Women Act, and the proposal stoked contention over provisions restricting gun rights and expanding rights for transgender individuals.. ..…
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In letter drafted to US Energy Secretary Rick Perry on Tuesday, Senators Robert Menendez, Democrat on Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Republican Marco Rubio questioned the recent approvals for American companies to share information with Saudi Arabia.. ..…
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