Trump’s “compassionate” budget to endanger millions threatened by famines
In response to widespread criticism of President Trump’s recent budget, Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney defended massive cuts to government programs, saying…
Why Planned Parenthood funding is more important than you think
Donations to Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas tripled after Election Day. Many donors fear that a Trump presidency will strip Planned Parenthood of funding and…
Quick Reaction: Boehner’s Resignation
With the recent announcement this past Friday that Speaker of the House John Boehner will resign from his position effective the end of October, many lawmakers, pundits,…
I Agree with James Fallows: Americans Don’t Feel the Costs of War
James Fallows’ recent cover story in The Atlantic, “The Tragedy of the American Military,” has brought much needed attention to how the U.S. military is…
Religious Progressivism: A Contradiction in Terms No More
For most Americans, Paul Begala once quipped, the term “religious progressive” makes about as much sense as “jumbo shrimp.” Devotees of cable news or talk…
Election Night: Sanford Reacts
So, Republicans have taken control of the Senate and Thom Tillis is North Carolina’s newest senator. What does it mean for the state and the…
Obama’s False Promise
President Obama repeatedly promised Americans over the past four years that, “If you like your healthcare plan, you can keep it” under the Affordable Care…
Did you know there’s an election Tuesday?
Many of us might be unaware of Tuesday’s election. The voter turnout for last month’s primary was only six percent. “How could this institution of…
North Carolina Wants Blacks and Women to Vote Less.
This sounds like a headline from the Jim Crow-era South. Unfortunately, it’s 2013 and true. North Carolina passed a voter ID law that will disproportionately…