Alassane Ouattara’s refusal to budge bodes ill for democracy in Ivory Coast and west Africa https://t.co/4fsvywIT7w ...

We have got to recognize the cards that have been dealt and we have got to meet fire with fire. That was of course Governor Gavin Newsome who today called for a special election in California this November to fight back against Trump's plan to gerrymander congressional districts in red states so that Republicans can't lose in 2026. It's not complicated.We're doing this in reaction to a president of the United States that called a sitting governor of the state of Texas and said, "Find me five seats." We can' ...

Well, tomorrow Donald Trump will fly to Alaska to meet with a war criminal who he has called a genius in order to avoid questions about a pedophile who raped children while Donald Trump was calling him a terrific guy. It won't work. If Donald Trump does manage to avoid questions about Jeffrey Epstein tomorrow in Alaska, those questions will be waiting for him when he returns to Washington.Every member of Congress now is getting questions about Jeffrey Epste. The difference between Democrats and Republicans ...

WELCOME TO THE BEAT, EVERYONE. I'M ARI MELBER. JAMES CARVILLE IS HERE TONIGHT.AS WE GET BACK IN THE SADDLE, WE ALSO HAVE NEW HEAT THAT DONALD TRUMP IS FACING ON THE EPSTEIN SCANDAL, THE PROTESTS OVER WHAT HE'S TRYING TO DO IN WASHINGTON, TRYING TO NORMALIZE FEDERAL TROOPS ON YOUR STREETS SO YOU GET USED TO IT NO MATTER WHAT THE REASON. AND WE'RE GOING TO SHOW YOU RIGHT NOW WHAT GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM IS SAYING. HE HAS BEEN TROLLING TRUMP, GOING AFTER HIM AS A CHICKEN, IMITATING DONALD TRUMP'S POSTS ONLINE.TH ...

President Trump seeking to abuse government power to shape culture and censor free speech. The White House says it will do a review of Smithsonian museum exhibits so that they align with Trump's vision. They're admitting partisan abuse of a hallowed institution that is supposed to provide accurate history, beautiful art, and truth, but not switch every four years based on politics. Renowned painter Amy Cherald actually pulled out of a Smithsonian exhibit to show by walking away that she was not going to put ...

An Illinois judge just rejected a request by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to help arrest Democrats who fled there over a fight on redistricting. Texas Republicans are expected to end their first special legislative session tomorrow after Democrats denied them a quorum, but they will immediately begin a new one, leaving out of state Democrats hammering out a plan for when they should return home. Joining me now, Democratic strategist and author of the Salty Politics Newsletter on Substack, Julie Reggink ...

From @WSJopinion: If Democrats truly believe in democracy, they should prove it by embracing elections that encourage participation by every voter, not just the ones who serve their interests, writes M. Todd Henderson https://t.co/HsiRai8bpE ...

as the fire engulfs the house, what are you grabbing on your way out. What are what are you grabbing of our democracy. And has it already burned.>> So, I I think a a critical question that I asked myself over and over again is, you know, can you put Humpty Dumpty back together again. We are breaking a lot of things. Um not we personally, but like the country things are being broken and mistakes are being made and I don't know if they can be fixed easily.um it it will likely take 20 years to undo what we've ...

Historical Narratives & American Identity - The analysis suggests a disagreement between the Trump administration's "MAGA evangelical embrace of American civil religion" and the idea of America as a nation "on the road to a more perfect union" [1] - The report highlights a tendency to reach for a "fantasy of a lily white America" and consensus that avoids contradictions, particularly when facing racial justice issues [4] - The discussion emphasizes that true cohesion cannot come at the expense of erasing peoples and history; it must emerge from dealing with the reality of who Americans are [3] Political & Cultural Commentary - The analysis posits that some believe Democrats have not celebrated the country with the same force as in the past, often contextualizing or adding "asterisks" to the American story [6] - The report suggests that celebrating the country involves making its ideals real and actualizing its promise, rather than engaging in an uncritical celebration based on myth and legend [7] - The speaker embodies the contradiction of American history and rejects the expectation of gratitude or muted criticism, refusing to concede to a "fantasy" [8][9] Historical Context & Future Outlook - The report draws parallels between current divisions and historical periods like 1926 (150th anniversary) and 1876 (centennial), indicating a recurring struggle with diversity and consensus [5] - The upcoming 250th anniversary is framed as a moment where there's a desire to affirm a particular "storybook version of America" over the idea of ongoing struggles [1]

Eight days into the Texas redistricting stalemate and it's only escalating. Moments ago in Austin, state senate Democrats joined their House colleagues and walked out of the session. Meanwhile, California Democrats plan to move forward with their promise to redraw districts to their advantage within the next 10 days.And Texas Governor Greg Abbott is all but daring them to >> know this. If if California tries to jerrymander five more districts, listen, Texas has the ability to eliminate 10 Democrats in our s ...