Decrying Silicon Valley's Exploitation of Gig Economy Workers, Warren Backs California Bill to Guarantee Labor Protections
By Arguing that corporate greed among Silicon Valley executives and an increasingly precarious labor market are among the biggest battles facing this generation of U.S. workers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday endorsed a bill making its way through the California state legislature aimed at protecting workers in the so-called “gig economy.” Ride service companies like Uber […]
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'Even Worse Than the DCCC Blacklist': Schumer Accused of Effort to Hamstring Progressives Trying to Unseat GOP Senators
Months after the DCCC formally announced it would blacklist consultants who work with primary challengers against incumbent Democrats, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee—controlled by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer—is reportedly taking the policy of its House counterpart “one step further” by undermining progressive candidates attempting to flip Republican-held seats. The Intercept reported Thursday that Andrew […]
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WATCH: Coalition of 10,000 Farmers and Ranchers Call On Congress to Pass Green New Deal
A coalition of nearly 10,000 farmers and ranchers on Wednesday demanded that Congress support the Green New Deal. At a press conference on Capitol Hill and in a letter to lawmakers, farmers and ranchers from across the country said reducing fossil fuel emissions to net zero by 2030 is needed to sustain their livelihood and […]
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Kamala Harris raised $1.5M in first 24 hours of 2020 bid
Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE (D-Calif.) has raised more than $1.5 million in online donations in the 24 hours since she announced her candidacy for president. […]
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Ted Lieu endorses Kamala Harris for president: 'She embraces the future'
Rep. Ted LieuTed W. LieuTed Lieu responds to viral video: ‘Costco has a right to require that customers wear a mask’ Bipartisan Senate group offers new help to state, local governments California Democrat blasts Huntington Beach protesters: They ‘undoubtedly spread the virus’ MORE (D-Calif.) on Monday endorsed Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill […]
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No. 1 Minnesota Opens Big Ten at No. 9 Nebraska, Returns Home for Bout with No. 24 Boise State
Minnesota gets conference action started this weekend with an early trip to Lincoln, Neb. this Friday. The Gophers will face the Cornhuskers in a 7:00 p.m. matchup. On Sunday, the team will return to the Sports Pavilion to meet Boise State at 11:00 a.m. SCOUTING NO. 9/NO. 14 NEBRASKA Nebraska enters its second season as a […]
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Sherrod Brown's warning in Iowa: 'Democrats simply aren’t talking to working-class families'
Sen. Sherrod BrownSherrod Campbell BrownHillicon Valley: Senators raise concerns over government surveillance of protests | Amazon pauses police use of its facial recognition tech | FBI warns hackers are targeting mobile banking apps Democratic senators raise concerns over government surveillance of protests Some realistic solutions for income inequality MORE (D-Ohio) believes that Democrats are failing […]
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Trump to hold first rally of 2019 in El Paso
President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE’s campaign on Wednesday announced that he will hold his first rally of 2019 in El Paso, Texas, next […]
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Midwest Dems hinge 2020 runs on winning back Rust Belt
A number of Midwestern Democratic presidential hopefuls are hinging their candidacies on winning back the working-class voters in the Rust Belt region, who were widely seen as delivering the White House to President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing […]
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Newsom endorses Kamala Harris for president
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Friday evening he is endorsing Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE’ (D-Calif.) bid for president and will be one of the […]
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