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SF politics
fromIntelligencer
9 hours ago

Congress May Kick Out 4 of Its Most Problematic Lawmakers

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Eric Swalwell have led to calls for his expulsion from Congress and the end of his gubernatorial campaign.
#government-shutdown
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Congress returns as historic DHS shutdown is unresolved and Trump's strict voter ID bill looms US politics live

The Senate resumes work amid a prolonged government shutdown, with lawmakers struggling to pass a funding bill for DHS subagencies.
Washington DC
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Hill staffers brace for their boss's 'TMZ moment'

Lawmakers are being photographed in leisure activities while government funding remains unresolved, prompting criticism and discussions among staffers about public perception.
California
fromsfist.com
2 hours ago

More People Filmed Paying For Forged Signatures on Pro-Billionaire Petitions in SF

Individuals are illegally paying for forged signatures on petitions related to the Billionaire Tax initiative in California.
fromPOLITICO
16 hours ago

Tax Day is the GOP's focus as Congress returns to war, shutdown and other challenges

"My constituents are saving thousands of dollars and they know it. Republicans can and should take credit because the alternative would've been massive tax hikes under the Democrats had they won the 2024 election."
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Clark Howard Says Congress Passed a Law That Specifically Punished People for Giving Money to Charity

The law did not eliminate the charitable deduction in name. It rendered it functionally useless for anyone who does not already have enough deductions to clear the standard deduction threshold on their own.
Fundraising
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
11 hours ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Carmen De La Rosa

Carmen De La Rosa focuses on housing, technology access, and senior support in her role as a New York City Council Member.
#democratic-party
Media industry
fromUSA TODAY
16 hours ago

Democrats won't win elections from the For You page | Opinion

Democratic candidates must enhance their social media strategies and focus on effective messaging to compete with Republicans.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Democrats Reject Resolution Condemning AIPAC Money in Primaries

Democratic leaders avoided addressing Israel's influence and public opposition to its actions despite declining support among voters.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

We can't lose': all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year's midterms

Prominent Democratic figures gathered in NYC for the NAN convention, focusing on midterms, affordability, and the party's future.
Media industry
fromUSA TODAY
16 hours ago

Democrats won't win elections from the For You page | Opinion

Democratic candidates must enhance their social media strategies and focus on effective messaging to compete with Republicans.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Democrats Reject Resolution Condemning AIPAC Money in Primaries

Democratic leaders avoided addressing Israel's influence and public opposition to its actions despite declining support among voters.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

We can't lose': all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year's midterms

Prominent Democratic figures gathered in NYC for the NAN convention, focusing on midterms, affordability, and the party's future.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
1 day ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Ro Khanna Says I am Game' to Marjorie Taylor Greene's Offer to Join Forces on New Movement

Ro Khanna and Marjorie Taylor Greene propose a coalition to address political disillusionment and advocate for the working class.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Police to review complaint over Farage's free energy bills competition

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
UK politics

Greens challenged over crackpot conspiracy theorist' candidates

The Independent reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and antisemitism in politics, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Police to review complaint over Farage's free energy bills competition

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Greens challenged over crackpot conspiracy theorist' candidates

The Independent reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and antisemitism in politics, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
fromBleacher Nation
2 days ago

Can I Bet Politics on DraftKings and FanDuel in 2026? - Bleacher Nation

In the United States, you generally cannot place a real-money bet on an election using the standard DraftKings or FanDuel Sportsbook apps due to strict regulations.
Chicago Cubs
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Boosting export controls; AI-focused workforce development; and more

Bipartisan senators introduced the MATCH Act to strengthen semiconductor export controls and prevent adversaries from acquiring critical technology.
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

SchadenFriday: Washington Gets TMZ'd

With Congress again out for recess-instead of, say, working to end the partial government shutdown or doing something, anything, when the president threatens war crimes-one media organization had the savvy, gall, and, okay, shamelessness to deputize us all as honorary paparazzi.
Podcast
#bribery-investigation
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
3 days ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
Brooklyn
fromABC News
4 days ago

NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation is examining potential misconduct involving a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to the governor.
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
4 days ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

Farah Louis and her sister face a federal bribery investigation but have not been charged or publicly accused of wrongdoing.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
3 days ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
Brooklyn
fromABC News
4 days ago

NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation is examining potential misconduct involving a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to the governor.
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
4 days ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

Farah Louis and her sister face a federal bribery investigation but have not been charged or publicly accused of wrongdoing.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Government will only announce supports once 'blockades end' but protesters vow to continue until they 'get a result'

A standoff occurred between Gardaí and fuel protestors blocking access to a Cork refinery, impacting emergency service fuel deliveries.
Running
fromiRunFar
3 days ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
#green-party
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Greens 'on course for record-breaking elections'

The Green Party aims for significant gains in London's local elections, targeting four to five times their previous seat count.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Greens 'on course for record-breaking elections'

The Green Party aims for significant gains in London's local elections, targeting four to five times their previous seat count.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

SEC, Treasury Officials Urge Congress To Pass Crypto Market Bill

Congress is urged to quickly pass the Clarity Act to establish clear regulations for cryptocurrencies and blockchain products.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 hour ago

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis

Lawmakers are frustrated with the slow pace of the Ethics panel and are considering forcing expulsion votes.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
5 days ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

These Republican-on-Republican disputes are keeping Congress frozen

The president's focus on a GOP elections bill has worsened party divisions, complicating legislative efforts on housing and aviation safety.
#democrats
fromAxios
5 days ago
Left-wing politics

House Democratic leadership signals sudden openness to 25th Amendment push

NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
1 day ago

Democrats' growing credibility gap may cost them the midterms | Opinion

Democrats are losing voter trust due to a perceived gap between their campaign promises and governance.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

House Democratic leadership signals sudden openness to 25th Amendment push

Democratic lawmakers are increasingly pressured to consider drastic measures against Trump due to rising political costs of inaction.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Foolish Pollsters Are Now Just Asking AI What Voters Would Say in Response to Questions and Publishing It at Face Value

Axios mistakenly cited AI-generated polling data as human responses, highlighting risks of using simulations in opinion polling.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Heavy social media users believe in their influence. Democracy, not as much.

"A certain kind of person is opting into spending a lot of time on social media, and they may be people who are more disaffected to start with."
US news
#trump
fromTruthout
3 days ago
Left-wing politics

Top Democrats Make Momentum Behind Trump Impeachment Screech to a Halt

fromTruthout
4 days ago
Right-wing politics

Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms

fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago
Left-wing politics

The People Braying for Democrats to "Do Something" to Stop Trump's War Have All of This Completely Backward

Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Top Democrats Make Momentum Behind Trump Impeachment Screech to a Halt

Democratic leaders opted against impeachment of Trump, citing it as a distraction from midterm campaign priorities despite widespread calls for action.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms

Trump's low approval ratings due to the war on Iran threaten Republican seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The People Braying for Democrats to "Do Something" to Stop Trump's War Have All of This Completely Backward

Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire with Iran, prompting outrage from liberals over his threatening rhetoric and perceived inaction from Democratic leaders.
Left-wing politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Silicon Valley lawmakers want Trump removed under 25th Amendment - San Jose Spotlight

Trump's threats against Iran were followed by a ceasefire, prompting calls for his removal under the 25th Amendment from Silicon Valley lawmakers.
Media industry
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.
#impeachment
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
US Elections

Most Americans want Donald Trump to be impeached - LGBTQ Nation

A majority of U.S. voters, 52%, support impeaching President Trump amid his conflict with Iran.
fromAxios
3 days ago
US politics

"That's not the fight right now": Democrats shut down talk of impeaching Trump this year

Democrats are focusing on practical solutions rather than impeachment or the 25th Amendment in response to Trump's actions.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Most Americans want Donald Trump to be impeached - LGBTQ Nation

A majority of U.S. voters, 52%, support impeaching President Trump amid his conflict with Iran.
US politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

"That's not the fight right now": Democrats shut down talk of impeaching Trump this year

Democrats are focusing on practical solutions rather than impeachment or the 25th Amendment in response to Trump's actions.
#eric-swalwell
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

House Ethics Committee Launches Investigation Into Eric Swalwell After Sexual Misconduct Claims

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape by a former staffer.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

House Ethics Committee Launches Investigation Into Eric Swalwell After Sexual Misconduct Claims

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape by a former staffer.
fromEsquire
6 days ago

Leonard Leo Is Still Trying to Crush His (Imaginary) Enemies with Disgusting Amounts of Money

A ProPublica investigation has found that most of these bills are part of a coordinated effort, orchestrated by a constellation of groups that share staff or have funding ties to the prominent conservative activist Leonard Leo.
Non-profit organizations
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
16 hours ago

How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE

Democrats' strategy to limit immigration enforcement funding has failed, while Republicans continue to secure substantial funding for ICE and CBP.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Corporate Democrats Who Refuse to Tax the Rich Are Protecting Their Donors. Vote Them Out.

New leaders are needed to advocate for working people and reform New York's inequitable tax system.
US Elections
fromFortune
4 days ago

'In rural, urban, red, blue, Democrats have overperformed everywhere': GOP wakes up to freight train heading their way | Fortune

Republicans faced significant electoral losses in Wisconsin and Georgia, indicating Democratic momentum ahead of the November midterms.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Democrats Are Badly Failing to Hold Trump Accountable Over Iran

Trump's threats against Iran and the inadequate response from Democrats highlight a critical political and humanitarian crisis.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Get Rid of All of Them!' Fox Host Backs Plan to Expel Dirty' Lawmakers From Congress Including Complete Disgrace' Republican

Lawrence Jones supports expelling corrupt lawmakers from Congress, including Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzalez.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic's political activities have ramped up as the company continues to be enmeshed in a nasty legal battle with the Defense Department. The dispute erupted earlier this year over the government's use of Anthropic's AI models and what guidelines (if any) should exist for that usage.
Artificial intelligence
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Fifteen bucks a signature: the crisis of money in US politics is growing | Katrina vanden Heuvel

California's billionaire tax opposition has led to a surge in signature collection payments, highlighting the influence of wealth in politics.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
#voting-rights
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago
US Elections

At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems

House Democrats express confidence in voting systems, rejecting Trump administration's fraud claims and opposing voter ID laws that could disenfranchise millions.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems

House Democrats express confidence in voting systems, rejecting Trump administration's fraud claims and opposing voter ID laws that could disenfranchise millions.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
US Elections
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

The Silicon Valley congressional race is getting ugly | TechCrunch

The CA-17 race is intensifying with Ro Khanna facing challenges from Ethan Agarwal, who has a controversial legal history.
SF politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales set to face expulsion votes over misconduct allegations

Swalwell faces pressure to withdraw from the California governor race amid sexual assault allegations, which he vehemently denies.
#elections
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Here are three ways we can turn anti-Trump solidarity into political power | Robert Reich

Solidarity against Trump's policies can be transformed into political power through targeted activism and voter mobilization.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

An N.F.L. Kicker, a Yankee and a Sports Reporter Walk Into the Midterms

Athletes are increasingly entering politics, particularly within the Republican Party, as the lines between sports and politics blur.
#congress
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Anna Paulina Luna Makes Case For Kicking Eric Swalwell Out of Congress: Wouldn't Recommend' Democrats Protect This Kind of Garbage'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna calls for the expulsion of Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations from former staffers.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

House Republican GOES OFF on Her Colleagues: Immoral Freaks!'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna criticized immoral behavior in Congress, calling for a complete overhaul and expressing disgust over specific representatives' alleged misconduct.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Congress appears ineffective as responsibilities shift to the courts and executive branch amid ongoing government shutdown.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Anna Paulina Luna Makes Case For Kicking Eric Swalwell Out of Congress: Wouldn't Recommend' Democrats Protect This Kind of Garbage'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna calls for the expulsion of Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations from former staffers.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

House Republican GOES OFF on Her Colleagues: Immoral Freaks!'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna criticized immoral behavior in Congress, calling for a complete overhaul and expressing disgust over specific representatives' alleged misconduct.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Congress appears ineffective as responsibilities shift to the courts and executive branch amid ongoing government shutdown.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Why We Need a Formal, Mandatory, and Remunerated "Citizen Lobby"

Post-Cold War optimism about democracy and internet freedom has been undermined by geopolitical tensions, neoliberalism, nationalism, and corporate influence that concentrate power among the already wealthy.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Democrats Holding 'Shadow Hearings' on Election Shenanigans

Democrats are holding events to educate the public on election integrity amid concerns over election meddling.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Filibustering and Delay Strategies That Block Social Justice

Organizational filibustering refers to strategies that delay and obstruct efforts to pursue social justice in systems. These additions can stretch out the process of implementation of diversity strategic plans or multicultural programs for years. Change agents can become battle-fatigued and give up their efforts. They can also become so disheartened that they leave a group or organization altogether.
Social justice
#save-america-act
US politics
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

Why I Believe the Senate Must Reject the SAVE America Act

The SAVE America Act is a deceptive attempt to disenfranchise millions of voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

The SAVE America Act imposes citizenship proof requirements for voting, undermining the constitutional right to vote under the guise of preventing voter fraud.
US politics
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

Why I Believe the Senate Must Reject the SAVE America Act

The SAVE America Act is a deceptive attempt to disenfranchise millions of voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

The SAVE America Act imposes citizenship proof requirements for voting, undermining the constitutional right to vote under the guise of preventing voter fraud.
SF politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Federal campaign spending on security for the 2024 election cycle exceeds five times that of the 2016 election due to rising threats against public servants.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Independents of America Unite!

Independents now comprise 45% of American adults, outnumbering Republicans and Democrats individually, yet lack unified strategy and organization to achieve electoral success.
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Democratic Campaign That Begins With an Apology

State Senator Creigh Deeds declared, 'I believe that people should choose their representatives. Representatives shouldn't choose their people.' This statement underscores the traditional argument against gerrymandering, yet it serves as a prelude to the Democrats' call for aggressive redistricting.
SF politics
fromJezebel
6 days ago

It Might Be Congressional Expulsion Season, on Both Sides of the Aisle

Gonzales has been in hot water on Capitol Hill for a while, after repeatedly denying and then admitting he was lying about an affair with a married staffer who later committed suicide in exceedingly grisly and tragic fashion.
SF politics
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
Left-wing politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

This Is the Next Wave of Political Fundraising

Content creators are increasingly leveraging their platforms for direct political fundraising, raising tens of thousands of dollars in single streams and establishing organized coalitions to convert followers into donors for campaigns and causes.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

American Democracy Is Showing Signs of Life

American democracy faced severe authoritarian threats under Trump but shows resilience through declining presidential support, mass protest, citizen defense, political opposition, and judicial resistance.
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