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James Carville advises progressive Democrats to be quiet or exit the party.

Democratic Party Dynamics in Arizona Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville has given some pointed advice to Arizona’s new Democratic Party chairman. He suggested either “silencing” divisive voices within the party or possibly starting a new progressive party altogether. Democrats face a challenge in redefining their identity after recent elections. There’s an ongoing debate about whether […]

Accreditor States It Will Halt Progressive Racial Discrimination

WASC Halts Commitment to DEI Amid Review The Western Association of Schools and Universities (WASC) announced on Tuesday that it is temporarily suspending its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as it undertakes a review of standards in light of a recent executive order from President Donald Trump. In this order, Trump directed certifiers […]

Progressive Mayor of a Major Democratic City Fails to Win Important Primary Election

Pittsburgh Mayor Faces Setback in Primary Election Pittsburgh’s Democratic Mayor Ed Gainey suffered a notable defeat after losing the mayoral primary on Tuesday to Corey O’Connor, the more moderate Allegheny County controller. Gainey, who took office in January 2022, was confirmed to have lost after results indicated O’Connor’s victory. Gainey’s campaign centered on priorities like […]

Traditional candidate defeats sitting progressive in Pittsburgh mayoral primary

Pittsburgh’s Mayor Ed Gainey was removed from office on Tuesday after a significant primary challenge from Corey O’Connor. O’Connor, who is the son of a former mayor, had backing from some traditional democratic elements as well as certain Republicans. Interestingly, this race captured attention, as it marked one of the more competitive moments for the […]

USC Professor Claims Oscar Diversity Guidelines Are Insufficiently Progressive

Concerns Raised Over Academy’s Diversity Rules Dr. Stacey Smith, a professor at USC and founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, has voiced strong opinions regarding the diversity and inclusion guidelines set by the Academy of Arts and Sciences. She believes these rules are misguided and may increase discrimination based on race, gender, and sexual orientation. […]