If there is one thing we learned in the 2020 election, it is that we have to do more to build public confidence in our elections. That means giving our election officials better resources and training and restoring the safeguards against chaos and fraud that so many states dispensed with last year. … [Read more...] about John Fund: Change how we conduct elections — undecided NY congressional race shows what’s wrong
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Groups hope Buttigieg opens door to more LGBT nominees
“It’s a historic decision. It’s a first. We hope that it’s just the first of firsts. We’re seeing an administration come in that is dedicated to diversity at all levels and all agencies,” said Cathy Renna, interim communications director at the National LGBTQ Task Force. … [Read more...] about Groups hope Buttigieg opens door to more LGBT nominees
Dems Urged Not to ‘Waste a Second’ Negotiating as Republicans Back Away From COVID Relief
He also warned that if Democrats take a more modest approach to the issue, they could face dire electoral ramifications in just two years. With a smaller than expected majority in the House, losing just a few seats could cost the party control of the lower chamber and throw the prospect of furthering a progressive agenda into question. … [Read more...] about Dems Urged Not to ‘Waste a Second’ Negotiating as Republicans Back Away From COVID Relief
Inside a California COVID ward, exhausted staff care for patients on the edge of life and death
“I ask myself, why is this affecting me so much? I’ve seen hundreds of deaths in 27 years. I think because there is no break, no end in sight. And these patients who passed away: Was it preventable? Other diseases are not. But here ...” Her voice trails off. … [Read more...] about Inside a California COVID ward, exhausted staff care for patients on the edge of life and death
Why Biden’s immigration plan may be risky for Democrats
Menendez was part of a bipartisan immigration plan championed by the “Gang of Eight” senators that collapsed in 2013. Obama then resorted to executive action to offer legal status to millions of young immigrants. President George W. Bush also pushed an immigration package — with an eye toward boosting Latino support for Republicans before the 2008 election — only to see it fail in Congress. … [Read more...] about Why Biden’s immigration plan may be risky for Democrats
