Declaring that healthcare is “a right, not a privilege reserved for those who can afford it,” New York City’s Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday unveiled a plan that he said will guarantee comprehensive medical coverage to all 8.6 million city residents, including undocumented immigrants. Officially named “NYC Care,” de Blasio first announced the Read more about 'Huge Step in Right Direction' as de Blasio Unveils Guaranteed Healthcare Plan for All NYC Residents[…]

In a jab at former Democratic (and Independent) lawmaker and “corporate shill” Joe Lieberman—who has continued to lobby for powerful private interests after leaving Senate just as did while serving in the body—Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) responded to his criticism of her brand of progressive politics by indicating his total irrelevance to the Democratic Party’s Read more about 'New Party, Who Dis?': Ocasio-Cortez Takes No Guff From 'Irrelevant' Joe Lieberman[…]

Organizers said 35,000 people marched through the streets of the German capital on Saturday to say they’re “fed up” with industrial agriculture and call for a transformation to a system that instead supports the welfare of the environment, animals, and rural farmers. Many held placards reading “Eating is political” at the action in Berlin, which Read more about 35,000 Hit Streets of Berlin to Demand Agricultural Revolution[…]

As immigrant rights groups pressure Democrats to refuse to offer President Donald Trump any money for his anti-immigrant agenda, House Democratic leaders are reportedly preparing to release a plan on Thursday that would provide billions of dollars in funding for more Border Patrol agents, new drones, and other so-called “border security improvements” if Trump agrees Read more about 'Why Are They So Terrible at This?': Democrats Reportedly Plan to Offer Trump Billions for So-Called 'Smart Wall'[…]

As human rights groups, Democratic lawmakers, and the United Nations demanded an independent probe into the deaths of two Guatemalan children in U.S. Border Patrol custody, President Donald Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen sparked outrage on Wednesday by declaring that “open borders” advocates and the kids’ “own parents”—not Trump’s inhumane treatment of immigrants—are to Read more about 'Beyond Repulsive': Outrage After Trump DHS Secretary Blames 'Parents' and 'Open Borders' Advocates for Deaths of Children in US Custody[…]

In what human rights groups condemned as a “cruel and inhumane” act that must be independently investigated, agents with President Donald Trump’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Tuesday reportedly hit women, children, and journalists near the U.S.-Mexico border with tear gas, smoke, and pepper spray. “Using tear gas against men, women, and children seeking Read more about 'Cruel and Inhumane': Trump Border Patrol Hits Women, Children, and Journalists in Mexico With Tear Gas[…]

Renault is seeking permission from the FIA to run Fernando Alonso in this year’s post-season young driver test scheduled in Abu Dhabi in December. Alonso will return to Formula 1 next season with the French outfit – that will be rebranded Alpine from 2021 – after a two-year hiatus, undertaking a campaign during which the Read more about Renault pushing FIA to green-light Alonso Abu Dhabi test[…]

Rep. Beto O’RourkeBeto O’RourkeBiden will help close out Texas Democrats’ virtual convention: report O’Rourke on Texas reopening: ‘Dangerous, dumb and weak’ Parties gear up for battle over Texas state House MORE (D-Texas) said Wednesday he felt he had to be more aggressive during his second debate with Sen. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzSenate advances public Read more about O'Rourke: I had to be aggressive in debate to fight 'dishonest' Cruz attacks[…]

Texas Rep. Beto O’RourkeBeto O’RourkeBiden will help close out Texas Democrats’ virtual convention: report O’Rourke on Texas reopening: ‘Dangerous, dumb and weak’ Parties gear up for battle over Texas state House MORE (D) said Thursday during a CNN town hall he has not changed his mind about impeaching President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands Read more about Beto O'Rourke on impeachment: 'There is enough there to proceed'[…]

A candidate running for a city council seat in California was arrested for unlawfully removing campaign signs after an on-camera dispute with her rival’s husband. Youngsun “Sunny” Park was arrested on Friday morning in a residential neighborhood, CBS Los Angeles reported Monday. Local police said they obtained evidence of the offense, which is a misdemeanor, and Park was taken Read more about California city council candidate arrested for removing campaign signs[…]