State legislatures need to take matters into their own hands and end gerrymandering
National legislation can't stop gerrymandering. It's time for states to step in.
Progressives must compromise to get infrastructure legislation done
It’s time progressives pay attention to the bigger legislative picture.
If Democrats want to hold real policy power, they need to control the courts
The courts have the power. Why don’t Democrats understand that?
Gun control won’t happen without significant change from Democrats
Democrats have failed at gun control time and time again. It's time for a new approach.
America, bring on the good political vibes
We need Marianne Williamson’s politics of love now more than ever.
It doesn’t matter if ‘defund the police’ is politically wise
Don’t ask whether ‘defund the police’ will hurt Democratic politicians.
Mckayla Wilkes, whose campaign was powered by UMD students, loses race for District 5 seat
The progressive candidate received 17 percent of the vote.
Forgiving student loan debt should be a priority during the coronavirus pandemic
Students need relief during the pandemic. Leniency on their loan payments would help.
Some UMD students say loan forgiveness plans will factor heavily in their 2020 vote
"It’s kind of like the nagging thing in the back of your head."