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Liberals in America have been dealt some heavy blows in the past few decades. The impeachment of Bill Clinton, losing the 2000 election by a Supreme Court verdict, the Tea Party, partisan gerrymandering, and Russian interference in the 2016 election. Largely, liberals have maintained a quiet humility. In the words of Michelle Obama, it has been an "if they go low, you go high" strategy. Perhaps the election of Donald Trump, over liberal darling Hillary Clinton, was the last straw. Simmering 'l

At what point will the damaging revelations of the ongoing investigation into Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's congressional office require the constitutional remedy of impeachment? As the corruption scandal swirling around Wasserman Schultz's IT staffers unfolds, each new development is more bizarre -- and incriminating -- than the last. ALSO READ: Debbie Wasserman Schultz: Guilty of Obstruction of Justice? Before considering the possibility of impeachment as a legal remedy to this situation,

For the first time in history, a state might file for bankruptcy protection. That's what happens when you operate three years without a budget. Illinois has a full-fledged financial crisis on its hands. Not even the lottery is safe. Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner went so far to say Illinois is entering "banana republic" territory. With billions in unpaid bills and pension obligations, the state has a cash crunch, the likes of which has never been seen. Rauner has called for a special session

On May 4, Scotland held its elections for local councils using a Multi-Winner Ranked Choice Voting System (RVC). Once again, Scottish election results have demonstrated how their system gives voters fair elections, greater choice, and a stronger voice. Local councils are the form of municipal government used in the region. The distribution of votes between parties was relatively even, with the three largest parties winning just 79% of council seats. The Scottish National Party remained the mos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ShxMHnQyn8 Salman, often referred to as ‘MBS’, has leapfrogged the king’s nephew Mohammed bin Nayef June 21, 2017 Conor Gaffey Posted with permission from Newsweek King Salman, the 81-year-old ruler of Saudi Arabia, elevated his son, Mohammed bin Salman, to the role of crown prince on Wednesday, meaning that the 31-year-old is now the next in line to the Saudi throne. Salman, often referred to by his initials ‘MBS’, has leapfrogged the king’s nephew Mohamme

More than $50 million was spent on Georgia's Sixth Congressional District special election. For Democrats, a win would have been a sign that the Trump resistance is translating into tangible electoral gains. For Republicans, it is a sign that despite the harsh media rhetoric towards the President and their party, they continue to win congressional seats. The timing of Karen Handel's win could also impact the national conversation over health care, as Senate Republicans are about to roll out t

It appears that the momentum toward non-affiliated voter registration in Oregon is not letting up. In fact, it appears to be accelerating. Latest statistics from the Oregon secretary of state’s office show nearly a 60% growth from December 2010 to May 2017. What’s interesting is the growth of independents from 2015 to 2017, from 527,302 to 739,405 (over 200,000 new registrations). These are amazing numbers and indicate that more and more people prefer true independence rather than giving their

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqc1ekCwmXw Our democracy is fundamentally broken by a dangerous new era of fierce partisan divisions. Most voters are locked in congressional districts that are increasingly skewed toward one party. With no power to affect outcomes, too many votes simply do not matter. The problem goes beyond gerrymandering, redistricting, and money. The problem is districting itself. The zero-sum, winner-take-all system in which only one person is elected to represent each d

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0zo1vacLOc&t=12m25s Attorney General Jeff Sessions appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee Tuesday, fielding a litany of questions about Russia, former FBI director James Comey, and the 2016 election. In a sometimes tense, heated debate over the 2016 election, the committee’s vice chair, Sen. Mark Warner noted, “This is not about re-litigating 2016. This is about making sure Russia does not interfere with our elections going forward.” In his opening s

Life expectancies for Americans have increased significantly over the past hundred years. Today, Americans can expect to live an average of 25 years longer than in generations previous, living fulfilled lives well into their late 70s. Although the increased life expectancy is something to be celebrated, Americans still have some of the lowest life expectancies in the developed world. Additionally, this expanded life expectancy comes at quite a price, costing trillions of dollars each year on he