A chorus of criticism over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s dismissive comments about progressive members of her own caucus in an interview with New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd intensified over the weekend and exposed the rift between the Democratic Party’s old guard and new blood. The Times interview, which was published online on Saturday, featured Pelosi, a Read more about "That Public 'Whatever' Is Called Public Sentiment": Critics Hit Back After Pelosi Once Again Disses AOC, Omar, and Others[…]

In a decision immigrant rights advocates said could have horrific consequences for thousands of people fleeing violence in Central America, Attorney General William Barr ruled Monday that being an immediate member of a persecuted family is not sufficient grounds to seek asylum in the United States. According to immigration experts, Barr’s move rewrites years of Read more about 'This Is Shameful': Trump DOJ Guts Asylum Protections for Members of Families Threatened With Violence and Persecution[…]

The Democratic National Committee faced increased pressure on Monday to hold a climate debate from progressive organizations demanding the party live up to its own governing platform and “treat this crisis like the emergency it is.” Efforts to change the DNC’s mind appear headed to a headed to a fever pitch as the committee will Read more about With Key Vote Just Days Away, Activists Ramp Up Pressure on DNC to Hold #ClimateDebate[…]

A New Jersey man confronted a Democratic congressman Thursday on video over support for President Donald Trump’s war on immigrants—and caught the conversation on video.  ‘Never again’ demands courage in the face of bigotry. This is cowardice.”—Samuel Finkelstein Samuel Finkelstein, a progressive activist who is a student at Seton Hall University, told Common Dreams that he drove Read more about Activist Confronts Democrat Josh Gottheimer on Video for Funding Trump's War on Immigrants[…]

Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg—fresh off a two-week transatlantic journey on a fossil fuel-free vessel—joined other climate protesters in New York City on Friday to continue the demand for bold action to address the planetary crisis. The dozens of activists gathered outside the United Nations headquarters held placards saying “Act now” and “Our future,” and Read more about "Don't Just Watch Us. Join Us," Say Activists, as Greta Thunberg Joins Climate Strike Outside UN Headquarters[…]

Democratic presidential hopefuls are making an early play for Puerto Rican voters. The candidates aren’t just after the territory’s delegates, but the swath of Boricua voters who have become an increasingly influential voting bloc in key states, like Florida, in recent years. ADVERTISEMENT “We don’t only pay attention to what’s going on in our home Read more about Dem 2020 candidates court Puerto Rico as long nomination contest looms[…]

Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi GabbardTulsi GabbardGabbard drops defamation lawsuit against Clinton It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process 125 lawmakers urge Trump administration to support National Guard troops amid pandemic MORE on Wednesday pushed back on criticism over her comments regarding Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. The Hawaii congresswoman, a staunch opponent of Read more about Gabbard pushes back on Assad criticisms: ‘We heard attacks from warmongers' before[…]

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom PerezThomas Edward PerezClinton’s top five vice presidential picks Government social programs: Triumph of hope over evidence Labor’s ‘wasteful spending and mismanagement” at Workers’ Comp MORE defended the party’s debate schedule on Sunday after former Democratic Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules Read more about DNC chair defends debate schedule after Biden says election process starts 'too early'[…]

Little more than a week into his presidential bid, Beto O’Rourke is trying to hold on to the do-it-yourself approach to campaigning that defined his 2018 Senate run in Texas. Rather than filling massive event halls with supporters and prospective voters, O’Rourke has hewed towards smaller venues. Instead of delivering rousing speeches from behind a Read more about O'Rourke tests whether do-it-yourself campaign can work on 2020 stage[…]

Grassroots social change advocates on Monday urged House Democrats to use every tool at their disposal to pursue articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump as soon as possible, as House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler announced his committee was planning to hold hearings related to its investigation into Trump. The New York Democrat announced his Read more about Even as Nadler Intensifies Trump Probes, Progressives Call on Pelosi to Stop 'Putting the Brakes on Impeachment'[…]