Politics is not a religion: Elected officials are humans, not demigods, and fallible like everyone else
In the swelling worshiping milieu, the transactional nature of politics is washed away in a hot potion of religious fervor.
The Democrats’ Obama dilemma: They need a new leader, but no one has stepped up
Barack Obama clung to leadership of the Democratic Party after leaving the presidency, but Democrats may move on.
Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront two painful options: allowing ...
‘Nobody thinks it’s okay’: Bernie Sanders says Americans ‘sick and tired’ of Musk, Trump
People are sick and tired of Trumpism. Nobody thinks it's okay for the richest guy in the world to do what he is doing.” ...
Laura Jane Grace Reacts to Right-Wing Backlash to Her Song ‘Your God’: ‘I’m Not Being Profane to Be Profane’
Laura Jane Grace played her new song, “Your God (God’s Dick),” at a Bernie Sanders event in Wisconsin. The right was not happy.
At the Races: We don’t need no Education (Department)
Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including more federal layoffs and ...
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OpEd: Among Youth, It’s ‘Cool’ to Support the ‘Bad Guys’
There are many psychological, historical and political approaches to why antisemitism is on the rise these days. But it took Seth MacFarlane to provide the best explanation. [Thomas Hoffman] ...
Opinion
Bernie Sanders' anti-oligarchy tour offers a sorely needed lesson for Democrats
The socialist firebrand is drawing big crowds in GOP-held districts — and wisely focusing on a message of class unity.
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales says he plans to vote in favor of the spending bill to ‘keep the ball rolling’
Texas GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales, who previously said he would not support any stopgap bill, told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer he now plans ...
'An absolute groundswell': Bernie Sanders draws record crowds in rallies across the U.S.
According to Bernie Sanders senior advisor Faiz Shakir, Bernie Sanders is drawing larger crowds than even his 2020 ...
Sen. Duckworth’s push to re-hire veterans cut by DOGE
Sen. Duckworth's push to re-hire veterans cut by DOGE Bernie Sanders responds to Musk's controversial remark about entitlements Fired CFPB chief says Musk may have another goal for gutting the agency ...