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politics4 days ago•210 min saved

Markey Seeks Six More Years, Casting Himself as a Revolutionist in MA Senate Primary

80-year-old Sen. Ed Markey is running for six more years in a Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary, framing himself as the anti‑establishment revolutionary against Rep. Seth Moulton, who runs on generational change. The race centers on progressive priorities like Medicare for All and the Green New Deal, with Warren and Sanders among Markey’s backers, while Moulton argues Markey hasn’t delivered enough on energy and housing. The contest highlights intra‑party tensions and could shape future leadership in a blue state as Massachusetts weighs its political direction and potential shifts in the broader party landscape.

via CNN|

#democratic-primary #ed-markey #massachusetts

politics3 months ago•6 min saved

Philadelphia PA-3 Primary Tests How Far Progressives Will Push

In Philadelphia’s PA-3, four Democrats—Chris Rabb, Sharif Street, Ala Stanford, and Shaun Griffith—seek the party’s nomination in a left-leaning district with no incumbent. The race highlights tensions between establishment-backed candidates and bold progressive outsiders, with endorsements split among AOC/Omar/Van Hollen (Rabb), local party machinery (Street), and Evans’ endorsement of Stanford. Polls show a volatile three-way contest, making turnout crucial as the winner is expected to prevail in November in a district with no Republican challenger. The contest serves as a barometer for how far the Democratic Party’s progressivism can stretch in a swing-state stronghold.

via Al Jazeera|

#democratic-primary #endorsements #philadelphia

politics4 months ago•63 min saved

Thomas Slams 'Intellectuals' in Fiery UT Austin Address on Progressivism

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, 77, delivered a televised tirade at the University of Texas at Austin, condemning progressivism and the nation’s colleges as undermining founding principles, and arguing that rights originate from God and the Constitution rather than government, while urging Americans to recapture the courage of the Declaration’s signers and criticizing Washington officials.

via The Daily Beast|

#clarence-thomas #intellectuals #politics

education1 year ago•4 min saved

Seattle Schools Abandon Closure Plans Amid Leadership Challenges and Community Pushback

Seattle's plan to close schools, targeting popular and high-demand programs, has failed, highlighting a pattern of poorly executed progressive policies. The district aimed to address equity by closing top schools, but this approach backfired, eroding community trust and enrollment, particularly among Asian Americans. Critics argue that instead of eliminating successful programs, Seattle should focus on expanding access to them, fostering diversity through equal opportunity. The failure of this plan, likened to the city's 'defund the police' efforts, suggests a need for a strategic reset in policy-making.

via The Seattle Times|

#education #education-policy #equity

economics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Consumer Confidence Soars to Two-Year High Amid Economic Bill of Rights"

Despite positive economic indicators, such as low unemployment and rising real wages, many Americans remain dissatisfied with the economy. While the economy has improved, millions still face unemployment, lack of health insurance, homelessness, and poverty. The idea of economic rights, proposed by President Roosevelt in 1944, is being revisited by progressives and gaining bipartisan attention. This vision includes providing basic needs such as housing, healthcare, education, and welfare. The shift towards economic rights is reflected in proposals like the Green New Deal and calls for a 21st-century economic bill of rights, aiming to bridge the gap between Bidenomics and progressive policies.

via Vox.com|

#bidenomics #economic-rights #economics