The 2016 election had some bright spots for progressives, too, and that’s where our future starts

In Nevada, Catherine Cortez-Masto will become the first Latina to serve in the Senate, and in Illinois Tammy Duckworth will become the first Thai-American senator. In California, Kamala Harris is the first Indian-American senator and only the second African-American woman to serve in the Senate. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, who is bisexual, is the first openly … Read more

Abbreviated pundit roundup: How Trump will affect your federal and state taxes, Medicare, and more

According to the Tax Policy Center, nearly half the benefits from the Trump plan would go to the top 1% of households—those earning more than about $700,000. It could also increase taxes on many single parents and two-parent families with more than two children LeBron James, a vocal Clinton supporter, stands to save $2.3 million … Read more

Trump Promises to Invest in Infrastructure – Here’s What He Really Means

“We call for the dissolution of all government agencies concerned with transportation, including the Department of Transportation.” “We demand the return of America’s railroad system to private ownership. We call for the privatization of the public roads and national highway system.”  “We call for the privatization of the inland waterways, and of the distribution system … Read more

Donald Trump may be acting crazy, but it’s keeping the news away from the one story he wants to bury

Donald Trump has frequently expressed admiration for Vladimir Putin, viewing him as a “strong” leader who Trump “admires.” Trump has also given wildly differing statements on his personal relationship with Putin. Trump has, on multiple occasions, suggested a weakening of the NATO alliance. Despite this, Trump previously expressed support for the Ukraine. After Trump hired Paul Manafort, … Read more