Politics Posts

Published in Centrist Outlook Magazine · Jan 15, 2025

The Political Dead End of the ‘Post-Neoliberal’ Democrats

The Illusion of Populist Revival: Biden's Post-Neoliberalism and the Failure to Woo the Working Class Biden's Economic Agenda President Joe Bid...

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Mark Zuckerberg's shift to the right was months in the making: From the Politics Desk Free

Published in Capitol Voices Weekly

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's political shift to the right ahead of the new Trump administration was months in the making.

Latisha Blanda · Created 5 days ago · 2 minutes read

The Transformation of Tulsi Gabbard Free

Published in Capitol Voices Weekly

Her political journey from progressive darling to MAGA champion.

Latisha Blanda · Created 7 days ago · 3 minutes read

2:00PM Water Cooler 12/10/2024 Free

Published in Capitol Voices Weekly

~ Today's Water Cooler: Politics, syndemics; Trump, the world's greatest troll; Hegseth et al. still alive; "RuissiaGate Remnants"; Claims Adjuster roundup ~

Latisha Blanda · Created 7 days ago · 3 minutes read

Trump Cabinet picks sand down their conservative media personas: From the Politics Desk Free

Published in Capitol Voices Weekly

Some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are softening their previous stances as they seek to win over skeptical senators.

Latisha Blanda · Created 7 days ago · 2 minutes read

Elon Musk puts outsize influence on display in government funding fight: ANALYSIS Free

Published in Capitol Voices Weekly

Musk is the world's richest man, owns one of its biggest communications platforms and is increasingly politically active. Washington is seeing how potent a blend that is.

Latisha Blanda · Created 7 days ago · 2 minutes read

The Billionaire Who Stole Christmas Free

Published in Capitol Voices Weekly

Joan Walsh Elon Musk torpedoed a bipartisan deal to avoid a government shutdown. Trump one-upped him by demanding that the bill hike the debt ceiling. A new bill failed. Who’s in charge here? The post The Billionaire Who Stole Christmas appeared firs…

Latisha Blanda · Created 7 days ago · 3 minutes read

Lawmakers take a big step toward avoiding a shutdown: From the Politics Desk Free

Published in Capitol Voices Weekly

Lawmakers take a big step toward averting a pre-holiday government shutdown as MAGA activists rail against compromise in Washington.

Latisha Blanda · Created 7 days ago · 2 minutes read

These Progressive Will Guide Us Through the Darkness Free

Published in Capitol Voices Weekly

John Nichols Without a doubt, 2025 is going to be tough—but these visionaries give us hope in this uncertain time. The post These Progressive Will Guide Us Through the Darkness appeared first on The Nation.

Latisha Blanda · Created 7 days ago · 4 minutes read

Elder Abuse Is No Way to Run a Government Free

Published in Capitol Voices Weekly

Jeet Heer The corridors of power increasingly resemble a nursing home—if not a hospice. The post Elder Abuse Is No Way to Run a Government appeared first on The Nation.

Latisha Blanda · Created 7 days ago · 3 minutes read

Republicans take over Washington amid a worldwide anti-incumbent wave: From the Politics Desk Free

Published in Capitol Voices Weekly

Voters in the U.S. and across the world delivered a striking rebuke to incumbents and traditional political parties on both the right and left.

Latisha Blanda · Created 7 days ago · 2 minutes read