The Supreme Court has done something remarkable. It has ruled that the Constitution means what it says. The Equal Protection Clause forbids racial discrimination. Apparently, this is controversial. The court’s […]
Tag: Democrats
Posted inHealth
Government shutdown affects Medi-Cal
The federal government formally entered a shutdown on Oct. 1, with a vicious debate over the extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits fueling the bipartisan standoff. […]
Posted inLocal, Local Politics
South LA residents gather to discuss Prop 50
On a recent evening, residents of South Los Angeles gathered both virtually and in person at the Community Coalition to discuss Proposition 50, its implications for equity, and the urgent […]
Posted inGovernment/Politics
House Republicans getting paid on recess
The latest move of distraction on the part of President Trump has been two-fold. First, the freeing of all hostages in Gaza and flying there to participate in the cease-fire, […]
Posted inCounting the Cost
Who gains when the economy implodes?
The United States economy is cruising for a bruising. Inflation keeps ticking up thanks to, among other things, rising inflation. The job market is not performing as expected, and unemployment […]
Posted inFeature, Feature
Trust in mainstream media at a new low
Trust in America’s mainstream media has fallen to its lowest level on record. Gallup reports that only 28 percent of adults say they have a great deal or fair amount […]
Posted inNational, News
Trump threatens to cut money for Baltimore Bridge collapse
On March 26, 2024, a container ship the size of three football fields named Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River in Baltimore. […]
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion
Democratic mayors can show our party how to win
A common Republican talking point is that Democrats can’t be trusted to manage major cities. Donald Trump and his Republican allies can barely hide their disdain for Democrats of color […]
Posted inGovernment, Local Politics
California lawmakers approve $2.8 billion to strengthen Medi-Cal
Expanding access to health care
