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17-Year Old Teenage Palestinian Activist Ahed Tamimi Is Released From an Israeli Prison
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U.S. Congressional Representatives Are Demanding Justice for Brazil’s Lula Da Silva
29 Congressional Democrats in Washington, D.C. are demanding justice in Brazil.
Senator Bernie Sanders Introduces New Bill to End Money Bail at the National Level
Criminal justice reform is feeling the Bern.
The U.S. State of Delaware Becomes the 15th State to Ban LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy
The First State is following other states in protecting LGBTQIA+ youth from a controversial practice.
Barbara Lee is Running for House Democratic Chair
The progressive Oakland Democrat will face Congresswoman Linda Sanchez of Eastern Los Angeles County.
Israeli Parliament Passes a Controversial New Law That Could Divide the Country
Israel’s new law could undermine ethnic and religious peace in the country.
House Democrats in Washington Forming a Medicare-for-All Congressional Caucus
Could this be a big enough step toward universal healthcare?
California Supreme Court Blocks a Proposed Ballot Initiative to Break up the State
You just can’t break up the Golden State.
California Democratic Party Endorses Dianne Feinstein’s Rival for U.S. Senate in the Fall
The country’s most liberal state and Democratic stronghold snubs Feinstein for a more progressive Latino candidate.
Thoughts of a Political Junkie: It’s All Just Noise
Are we being fed useless information?
Latest Opinion Polling Shows Democrats Want Bernie Sanders-Styled Candidates to Run
In 2018 and beyond, many Democratic voters are starting to Feel the Bern.
Ireland Will Become the First Country in the World to Divest from Fossil Fuel Energy
The Republic of Ireland will divest from non-renewables in the wake of climate change.
Nationwide Electoral Reform Efforts Gain Momentum as Support for Ranked Choice Voting Grows
States like Massachusetts are considering ranked choice voting in order to increase electoral diversity.
Israel May Become the First Country in the Middle East to Decriminalize Cannabis
The Jewish state is seriously considering the decriminalization of the substance.
Former MSNBC and Russia Today America Broadcast Journalist Ed Schultz Dies at 64
The veteran journalist known for his blue-collar progressive politics has passed away.
EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Resigns
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt resigned on July 5 after months of reports of corruption, malfeasance, and deceiving the public.
Morgan Stanley Investment Banking Executive Forming a New Third Political Party
A New York investment banking executive wants his new political party to combat the partisan duopoly.
Trump Administration to Overturn Obama-led Race Guidelines in College Admissions
The former administration hoped to promote inclusivity and diversity in schools.
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and His Electoral Alliance Win General Elections in Mexico
The two-time presidential candidate will become the country’s first major leftist leader.
Amsterdam Elects First Woman Mayor In Its More Than 600 Year City History
The center-left former Dutch member of parliament is expected to rule over the Netherland’s largest city.
Introducing Thoughts of a Political Junkie
Stay tuned for thoughts.
Primaries Nationwide From East to the Heartland Shift Towards Left and Right
Midterm primaries send shockwaves and possible historical firsts nationwide.
Racist Messages from ‘The Cocaine Cowboy’ Could End a Texas Tech Fraternity
Kyle shared his real feelings about illegal immigrants with his fraternity brothers.
Supreme Court Approves Trump’s Travel Ban in Close 5-4 Ruling
The Supreme Court’s approval of the travel ban has received both national support and scrutiny.
Erdogan and His Party Win Turkish Elections as They Grip Onto More Political Power
The former primer minister solidifies control over a historical secular Muslim majority.
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