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Mediocre For AllPurchase a subscription to AFP | Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes. News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com. Last month, the Virginia Senate passed the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) with broad bipartisan support. Since then, the Virginia House of Delegates has faile
Purchase a subscription to AFP | Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes. News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com. Last month, the Virginia Senate passed the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) with broad bipartisan support. Since then, the Virginia House of Delegates has faile
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi while visiting Brussels this week told European leaders that President Donald Trump does not wield all the power in the United States and suggested that she is essentially his equal because of the “power of the purse.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi while visiting Brussels this week told European leaders that President Donald Trump does not wield all the power in the United States and suggested that she is essentially his equal because of the “power of the purse.”
Does anyone know where all those free trade Democrats went?. Since Donald Trump burst on the scene, liberal policy wonks and their Democratic allies have had a field day torching him for his tariff policies. Last year when I testified before the Senate on auto tariffs, nearly every Democrat on the c
Does anyone know where all those free trade Democrats went?. Since Donald Trump burst on the scene, liberal policy wonks and their Democratic allies have had a field day torching him for his tariff policies. Last year when I testified before the Senate on auto tariffs, nearly every Democrat on the c
WASHINGTON — Nevada Rep. Steven Horsford was tapped Tuesday by House Democratic leadership to serve as a senior Whip to help shape policy and messaging on issues before the 116th Congress.
WASHINGTON — Nevada Rep. Steven Horsford was tapped Tuesday by House Democratic leadership to serve as a senior Whip to help shape policy and messaging on issues before the 116th Congress.
(CNN)Sen. Bernie Sanders has hired Faiz Shakir, a respected progressive operative who had been serving as the national political director for the American Civil Liberties Union, to manage his presidential campaign, an aide told CNN on Tuesday.
(CNN)Sen. Bernie Sanders has hired Faiz Shakir, a respected progressive operative who had been serving as the national political director for the American Civil Liberties Union, to manage his presidential campaign, an aide told CNN on Tuesday.
(WASHINGTON) — Senior White House officials pushed a project to share nuclear power technology with Saudi Arabia despite the objections of ethics and national security officials, according to a new congressional report citing whistleblowers within the administration.
(WASHINGTON) — Senior White House officials pushed a project to share nuclear power technology with Saudi Arabia despite the objections of ethics and national security officials, according to a new congressional report citing whistleblowers within the administration.
Voters laughed on Tuesday over socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-VT) announcement that he is running for president, saying that he is a gift to the Republican Party. Sanders, who announced his run on Tuesday, "immediately resorted to blasting out a series of personal insults at President Donald Trum
Voters laughed on Tuesday over socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-VT) announcement that he is running for president, saying that he is a gift to the Republican Party. Sanders, who announced his run on Tuesday, "immediately resorted to blasting out a series of personal insults at President Donald Trum
As numerous high-ranking officials presented budget recommendations to a House committee this year, state Rep. Tommie Pierson Jr. noticed one key theme. Not a single one of them was African-American.
As numerous high-ranking officials presented budget recommendations to a House committee this year, state Rep. Tommie Pierson Jr. noticed one key theme. Not a single one of them was African-American.
Democratic lawmakers in Oregon announced a measure on Monday to lower the state’s voting age from 18 to 16. Oregon state Sen. Shemia Fagan (D) said teenagers are “begging us to take action to protect their future,” The Oregonian reported.
Democratic lawmakers in Oregon announced a measure on Monday to lower the state’s voting age from 18 to 16. Oregon state Sen. Shemia Fagan (D) said teenagers are “begging us to take action to protect their future,” The Oregonian reported.
President Donald Trump signed a directive on Tuesday that ordered the Department of Defense create a Space Force as a sixth military branch. Known as Space Policy Directive 4 (SPD-4), the directive orders the Pentagon draft legislation for Congress that would create the Space Force as a part of the
President Donald Trump signed a directive on Tuesday that ordered the Department of Defense create a Space Force as a sixth military branch. Known as Space Policy Directive 4 (SPD-4), the directive orders the Pentagon draft legislation for Congress that would create the Space Force as a part of the
A consulting firm once linked to former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is continuing to push President Donald Trump to endorse a plan to build nuclear reactors in Saudi Arabia, despite warnings from whistleblowers that their earlier efforts appeared to violate U.S. law, House Democrats said
A consulting firm once linked to former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is continuing to push President Donald Trump to endorse a plan to build nuclear reactors in Saudi Arabia, despite warnings from whistleblowers that their earlier efforts appeared to violate U.S. law, House Democrats said
Democrats keep wanting Medicare for all. Are they aware Medicare is not free? My husband and I are in our mid 70s and between Medicare deduction from Social Security, supplemental insurance and Part D, we pay $747 a month, which is $8,968 a year, plus an additional $1,200 for drug co-pay.
Democrats keep wanting Medicare for all. Are they aware Medicare is not free? My husband and I are in our mid 70s and between Medicare deduction from Social Security, supplemental insurance and Part D, we pay $747 a month, which is $8,968 a year, plus an additional $1,200 for drug co-pay.
Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders followed in Sen. Cory Booker's footsteps on Tuesday night by indicating he would consider a woman running mate should he win the party's nomination.
Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders followed in Sen. Cory Booker's footsteps on Tuesday night by indicating he would consider a woman running mate should he win the party's nomination.
Manchester, N.H. - When independent Sen. Bernie Sanders returns to New Hampshire as a second-time presidential candidate, it's likely he'll receive a chilly reception. Three years after the Granite State delivered Sanders his first primary win over Hillary Clinton -- by a 23-point margin -- many of
Manchester, N.H. - When independent Sen. Bernie Sanders returns to New Hampshire as a second-time presidential candidate, it's likely he'll receive a chilly reception. Three years after the Granite State delivered Sanders his first primary win over Hillary Clinton -- by a 23-point margin -- many of
Fewer Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration than his overall job performance, with the majority of Americans saying the executive action should be challenged in court, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll.
Fewer Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration than his overall job performance, with the majority of Americans saying the executive action should be challenged in court, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll.
Washington (CNN)Sen. Bernie Sanders will head to Washington next Monday for a town hall moderated by CNN's Wolf Blitzer. The Independent senator from Vermont announced his candidacy for the presidency early Tuesday and will address a host of issues at the town hall, which will air at 8 p.m. ET.
Washington (CNN)Sen. Bernie Sanders will head to Washington next Monday for a town hall moderated by CNN's Wolf Blitzer. The Independent senator from Vermont announced his candidacy for the presidency early Tuesday and will address a host of issues at the town hall, which will air at 8 p.m. ET.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will run for president proposing to enact a “Medicare-for-all” health-care system, stave off catastrophic climate change through a “Green New Deal” and other climate measures, and implement a $15 an hour minimum wage for all American workers, according to aides to the sen
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will run for president proposing to enact a “Medicare-for-all” health-care system, stave off catastrophic climate change through a “Green New Deal” and other climate measures, and implement a $15 an hour minimum wage for all American workers, according to aides to the sen
Senior White House officials pushed a project to share nuclear power technology with Saudi Arabia despite the objections of ethics and national security officials, according to a new congressional report citing whistleblowers within the administration.
Senior White House officials pushed a project to share nuclear power technology with Saudi Arabia despite the objections of ethics and national security officials, according to a new congressional report citing whistleblowers within the administration.
Are you a left-winger who thinks America should have free healthcare and “Medicare for all”? Are you a liberal who weighs a bit more than he should? Then get ready to have your healthcare cut off unless you lose weight.
Are you a left-winger who thinks America should have free healthcare and “Medicare for all”? Are you a liberal who weighs a bit more than he should? Then get ready to have your healthcare cut off unless you lose weight.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) was barely out of the starting gate in his presidential bid Tuesday when President Trump ’s reelection campaign blasted him as a socialist. But there are serious questions as to how effective such attacks will be, given that polling indicates a broadening popularity for i
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) was barely out of the starting gate in his presidential bid Tuesday when President Trump ’s reelection campaign blasted him as a socialist. But there are serious questions as to how effective such attacks will be, given that polling indicates a broadening popularity for i
The majority of registered voters disapprove of President Trump declaring a national emergency and want to see it challenged in court, according to a new poll released Tuesday.
The majority of registered voters disapprove of President Trump declaring a national emergency and want to see it challenged in court, according to a new poll released Tuesday.
Former Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley of New York is joining major lobbying firm Squire Patton Boggs. Crowley was ousted from his powerful position as chairman of the House Democratic Caucus after losing his primary race to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Former Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley of New York is joining major lobbying firm Squire Patton Boggs. Crowley was ousted from his powerful position as chairman of the House Democratic Caucus after losing his primary race to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
WASHINGTON —– Sen. Sherrod Brown took aim at Democratic presidential contenders who favor government insurance for all Americans, warning it would cause “angst and anguish” for millions of people to give up their health plans provided by their employers or purchased by themselves.
WASHINGTON —– Sen. Sherrod Brown took aim at Democratic presidential contenders who favor government insurance for all Americans, warning it would cause “angst and anguish” for millions of people to give up their health plans provided by their employers or purchased by themselves.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) on Tuesday released its “retirements to watch list” of potential GOP targets ahead of the 2020 election cycle. The House Democrats’ campaign arm is releasing customized digital ads for each of the 19 Republican incumbents’ districts — many of wh
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) on Tuesday released its “retirements to watch list” of potential GOP targets ahead of the 2020 election cycle. The House Democrats’ campaign arm is releasing customized digital ads for each of the 19 Republican incumbents’ districts — many of wh
President Trump on Tuesday downplayed Sen. Bernie Sanders ' (I-Vt.) chances in the 2020 presidential race, telling reporters he believes the Vermont senator "missed his time" to capture the Democratic nomination.
President Trump on Tuesday downplayed Sen. Bernie Sanders ' (I-Vt.) chances in the 2020 presidential race, telling reporters he believes the Vermont senator "missed his time" to capture the Democratic nomination.
