Op-Ed | Donald Trump's Remark About Affordability Shows Where His Real Priorities Are

On May 12, 2026, speaking with reporters on the White House South Lawn, Trump was asked to what extent "Americans' financial situations" were motivating him to make a deal with Iran, to which Trump responded: … Continue reading Op-Ed | Donald Trump's Remark About Affordability Shows Where His Real Priorities Are

Brian Tyler Cohen Sends E-mail Entitled "The Supreme Court Drops All Pretense of Fairness"

Yesterday, May 12, 2026, I received an e-mail from progressive commentator Brian Tyler Cohen entitled "The Supreme Court Drops All Pretense of Fairness" Cohen makes the point that regarding redistricting, because the Supreme Court is … Continue reading Brian Tyler Cohen Sends E-mail Entitled "The Supreme Court Drops All Pretense of Fairness"

MS NOW Host Rachel Maddow Analyzes Donald Trump's Targeting of Black Americans

On May 4, 2026, a video was posted on YouTube where MS NOW host Rachel Maddow analyzes Donald Trump's Targeting of Black Americans. Here's a summary of Maddow's analysis: On February 5, 2026 Trump posted … Continue reading MS NOW Host Rachel Maddow Analyzes Donald Trump's Targeting of Black Americans

Marc Elias Explains the Cultural Impact of the U.S. Supreme Court Louisiana v. Callais Decision

On May 11, 2026, Marc Elias posted a video entitled "Something Dangerous Just Shifted for Democracy — And Trump Allies Noticed" on his Democracy Docket YouTube channel. Subscribe to Marc's Democracy Docket YouTube channel here. … Continue reading Marc Elias Explains the Cultural Impact of the U.S. Supreme Court Louisiana v. Callais Decision

Op-Ed | Donald Trump Indoctrinates Young Children During Presidential Fitness Test Award Proclamation Signing

On May 5, 2026, Donald Trump signed a proclamation restoring the Presidential Fitness Test Award. Watch the entire Oval Office signing ceremony on C-Span here. The Presidential Physical Fitness Award Program was first established in … Continue reading Op-Ed | Donald Trump Indoctrinates Young Children During Presidential Fitness Test Award Proclamation Signing

Brian Tyler Cohen Sends E-mail Entitled "The Left is Good Governing Itself into Obscurity"

Today, May 9, 2026, I received an e-mail from progressive commentator Brian Tyler Cohen entitled "The Left is Good Governing Itself into Obscurity." Cohen makes the point that regarding redistricting, Democrats need to stop playing … Continue reading Brian Tyler Cohen Sends E-mail Entitled "The Left is Good Governing Itself into Obscurity"

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Redistricting Map with Major Implications for the 1965 Voting Rights Act

On April 29, 2026, in a 6-3 decision, in the case of Louisiana v. Callais, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a 2024 Louisiana redistricting map. All 6 conservative justices voted to strike down the … Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Redistricting Map with Major Implications for the 1965 Voting Rights Act

Photographer Wins White House Correspondents' Association Journalism Award for Photo of Donald Trump

The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) recently announced its journalism awards for 2025. The awards included journalists at the Associated Press, CNN, Getty Images, and The Wall Street Journal. The award in the "Visual Journalists" … Continue reading Photographer Wins White House Correspondents' Association Journalism Award for Photo of Donald Trump

Donald Trump and Karoline Leavitt Respond to White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting

On April 25, 2026, Donald Trump, JD Vance, and other top members of the Trump administration were rapidly escorted from the White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD) at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. after … Continue reading Donald Trump and Karoline Leavitt Respond to White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting