Carville: Democrats must add states and enlarge the Supreme Court to protect democracy
Proposal to Expand States and Supreme Court Veteran Democratic strategist James Kerrville proposed on Thursday that Democrats consider adding two states to the union and expanding the Supreme Court in order to “save democracy.” On a podcast episode, he suggested that the party should “unilaterally” make Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia states, while […]
Obama describes Texas redistricting effort as a power grab that threatens our democracy
Barack Obama Critiques Texas Republicans on Gerrymandering Former President Barack Obama has called out Texas Republicans for engaging in gerrymandering, a practice where district lines are redrawn to favor certain political parties. This has pushed Texas Republicans to introduce new legislation in their state legislature. Currently, these Republicans are attempting to pass district rezoning laws […]
Requesting an LGBTQ+ curriculum is seen as a danger to democracy, it seems.
LGBTQ+ Advocacy and Syllabus Inquiry It’s great to be back in the advocacy space—something I think is pretty vital. Recently, I initiated a rather controversial request: I asked a public university professor to share his syllabus. That professor, Christopher Petsco from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, reacted strongly, exposing much about the […]
House GOP Takes Steps to Support Anti-Conservative ‘Democracy’ Group That Trump Aims to Cut Funding For
House Republicans Request Funding for Organizations House Republicans are urging the Trump administration to allocate hundreds of millions of dollars to various organizations, arguing that there has been a long-standing bias against conservatives, which includes censorship of dissenting opinions and purported interference in diplomatic matters. In May, the Trump administration’s Office of Management and Budget […]
Russia sought to create ‘distrust’ in democracy but did not change the 2016 election outcome: WH
White House Comments on Russian Interference Reports The White House indicates that Russia was attempting to ease “distrust and confusion.” However, some reports from the Director of National Intelligence suggest that there may have been manipulation by the Obama administration regarding Russian interference to help Trump win the 2016 election. In a recent discussion, concerns […]
Russia Fake News Aimed at Undermining Democracy — ‘They Were Angry’ Over Donald Trump
Sen. Ted Cruz Addresses Evidence on Obama’s Alleged Role in Russian Hoax On Wednesday, during an appearance on FNC’s “Ingraham Angle,” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) discussed recent evidence released by the Director of National Intelligence concerning former President Barack Obama’s supposed involvement in the so-called Russian hoax. Cruz claimed this evidence indicates that the Obama […]
Taiwan Claims China is ‘Clearly’ Disrupting Its Democracy Before Recall Election
Taiwan’s Democracy Under Scrutiny Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) expressed on Wednesday that China’s attempts to undermine the island’s democracy are evident. This weekend, 24 members from the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party will face recalls amid allegations of collusion with Beijing. According to MAC, the interference by the Chinese Communist Party in Taiwan’s democratic processes […]
Sunny Hostin argues that CBS’s cancellation of Colbert poses a risk to democracy.
Concerns Arise Over CBS Canceling Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” On Tuesday, Sunny Hostin from “The View” expressed worries that CBS’s decision to cancel Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” could signal a troubling trend, potentially undermining the Constitution. CBS confirmed on Thursday that “Late Show” is set to conclude in May at the end of the current […]
The Deep State Poses a Danger to Democracy — And Trump Is Eliminating It
Deep state isn’t just a conspiracy theory; it serves as a cautionary tale. For anyone who experienced President Trump’s first term, the reality of it was quite visible. Unelected officials—many from the Obama administration—seemed determined to undermine voter intentions. They systematically eroded Trump’s agenda, leaking sensitive information and fostering the narrative of a fictitious Russian […]
Left-Wing Leaders in Latin America Criticize Free Speech and Capitalism, Promote Social Justice at ‘Democracy Forever’ Summit
Chilean President Gabriel Boric hosted a gathering in Santiago, where he and leftist leaders from Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, and Spain pledged to enhance global cooperation and advocate for social justice. The event, titled “Democracy Forever,” served as a forum for attendees to challenge U.S. policies, denounce tariffs, and address the situation in Gaza, which some […]