Tag: Democracy

North Carolina: Democrats Gain Control of House in State Legislature!

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In 2010, the Tea Party movement enabled rightwing Republicans to win both houses of the North Carolina state legislature,...

Harmeet Dhillon Resigns as Chief of Civil Rights Division

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The rats begin to leave the sinking ship. Lots of rumors about who will leave the administration and who...

Tennessee: White Guy Defeats Black Guy Despite White Guy Scandal

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In Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District, Brent Taylor (R) ran against Justin Pearson (D). Taylor is white. Pearson is Black....

Carol Burris: A Big Night for Public Schools

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Last night was a big night, a great night for public schools, writes Carol Burris, executive director of the...

Gina Hinojosa: For the People

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Gina Hinojosa beat Governor Greg Abbott, defying most of the polls. She was outspent at least 10-1. Elon Musk...

The Night Texas Turned Blue, Really, Truly Blue

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As a native Texan, I am beyond thrilled by the election results. It was a night for the history...

Yes! Democrats Win Control of Both Houses of Congress!

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Yes! Voters listened to Trump, who told them to pretend he was on the ballot. And they voted accordingly....

Robert Reich: Which Side Are You On?

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Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, says that the central issue in the midterm elections is whether to continue...

Margaret Sullivan: Grading the Media’s Coverage of the Election

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Margaret Sullivan is a super-journalist who previously served as ombudsman for The New York Times. She is dedicated to...

Texas Public Schools Are Under Attack: Consider the Case of Austin

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A journalist in Texas wrote the following. He/she lives in Austin and requested anonymity to avoid reprisals. I have...

Julian Vasquez-Heilig: A Win by Gina Hinojosa Would Dramatically Change Education in Texas

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Julian Vasquez-Heilig is a scholar and activist who has been a leader in studying and promoting equal access to...