Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called on Democrats to press ahead and take “opportunities to fight back” despite President-elect Trump’s triumph in the 2024 U.S. presidential election against Vice President Harris.
“Right now, Donald Trump won an election, and the consequences will be real and devastating, but I'm reminding myself and you that on the road ahead, there will still be opportunities to fight back,” Warren said in a video released Wednesday.
“I ca...
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Pelosi clinches landmark 20th House term
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will return to Congress next year for a landmark 20th term, Decision Desk HQ projects.
The San Francisco liberal easily won reelection on Tuesday in California’s deep-blue 11th District, dismissing a nominal challenge by Republican Bruce Lou, a former "Jeopardy!" champion, who likened Democrats to communists.
Pelosi was already a historic figure heading into the current Congress. She was the first woman to ascend to the House Spea...
Election night: The future of health care
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What’s at stake for health care this election
Voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in an election with significant consequences for health care.
A victory for Vice President Harris will likely mean the continuation and strengthening of many of the Biden administration’s efforts to increase access to care and decrease costs.
A second Trump presidency could mean significant changes to the healthcare system, though Trump has been vague about his plans.
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Don’t let Trump drag America ‘back to before’
In the powerful revival of the musical “Ragtime” at the New York City Center theater, the female lead, played by Caissie Levy, stops the show with a song titled “Back to Before.” With words filled with emotion in each phrase, she sings of the pain of making progress in a deeply divided and bigoted turn-of-the-century America. As I absorbed the song, I could not help but think of Donald Trump and the corrupt message he has brought in the election.
Trump is, of course, a man wit...
The era of political polarization is over
From media claims that we are a hopelessly divided country to ceaseless personal attacks on the presidential candidates' characters and track records, it's not surprising that most folks believe the American electorate is more polarized than ever. A closer look at the two parties’ respective platforms, however, reveals a story of a homogeneous citizenry, and a nation unified in its temperament and values.
Political polarization oscillates back and forth depending on v...
The era of political polarization is over
From media claims that we are a hopelessly divided country to ceaseless personal attacks on the presidential candidates' characters and track records, it's not surprising that most folks believe the American electorate is more polarized than ever. A closer look at the two parties’ respective platforms, however, reveals a story of a homogeneous citizenry, and a nation unified in its temperament and values.
Political polarization oscillates back and forth depending on v...
Our health care system is dysfunctional: Here’s how to make America healthy again
American health care is getting more expensive, but Americans aren’t getting healthier. We spend $4.8 trillion annually on health care — more than any other country — only to have some of the worst health outcomes in the developed world.
Spending more money on government programs is not the solution. What we need is a fundamental paradigm shift toward health care freedom. We spend three times more per capita than Italy on health care, the average American lifespan is five ye...
What Trump has actually done for Black Americans
“I have done more for Black Americans than anybody with the possible exception of Abraham Lincoln,” Donald Trump has claimed on multiple occasions. “Nobody can dispute it.”
Well, lots of people have examined his record and drawn a dramatically different conclusion. Here’s what they have found.
The economic recovery from the Great Recession that started under the Obama administration continued during the first three years of Trump’s presidency, benefiting Black as wel...
Harris slams Speaker Johnson’s comments about CHIPS Act
Vice President Harris took a swipe at Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Friday evening, after Johnson said on the campaign trail that he would "probably" move to try to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act.
The Republican leader later backtracked on the comment, clarifying in a joint statement with Rep. Brandon Williams (R-N.Y.) that he "misheard" the question.
"Let's be clear why he walked it back. Because it's not popular," Harris told reporters Friday in Milwaukee. "And t...