Democrats struggling with unified strategy to oppose Trump, Musk

Democrats struggling with unified strategy to oppose Trump, Musk

(NewsNation) — It looks like Democrats will have to wait a while longer for party unity. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Thursday night that he would vote for a Republican-sponsored budget bill to avoid a government shutdown, even while calling the legislation “terrible.” It’s the same bill that House Democrats almost unanimously opposed on Tuesday, in part because House Republicans would not negotiate with them. The bill, call…

AOC Rages at Democrats for ‘Betrayal’ Amid Government Shutdown Talks

Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York went off on members of her own party Thursday amid a looming government shutdown, saying, “American people, whether they are Republicans, independents, Democrats, are up in arms about Elon Musk and the actual gutting of federal agencies across the board.” Why It Matters The House passed a continuing resolution (CR) this week in efforts to keep the government funded. President Donald …

AOC rages at Democrats for "betrayal" amid government shutdown talks

The New York congresswoman said it was "unthinkable" for Senate Democrats to hand away leverage on Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.

When all the chairs in the library's community room were occupied, the discouraged Democratic voters sat down on the floor or leaned against the walls. Taking off her winter coats, one by one she picked up the microphone to vent her fears regarding Medicaid cuts, deportation operations, gun violence, reduced support for farmers, and attacks on trans people. Read more (03/15/2025)

Broad turnout at Corvallis protest cultivates community among attendees

Hundreds of protestors gathered outside the Benton County Courthouse on the afternoon of Saturday, March 8, to advocate for various causes, like women’s rights, solidarity with Palestine and resistance to President Donald Trump. Many attended Saturday’s protest because it fell on International Women’s Day, though a range of social justice issues were represented alongside women’s rights. By mid-afternoon, the crowd grew to over 250 protestors, i…

Wiscasset bridge rally to protest Trump/Musk betrayals

The past two Saturdays have seen what are, for Lincoln County, massive rallies on the Newcastle/Damariscotta bridge, protesting the wrecking ball Trump and Musk are taking to our economy and democracy. Each Saturday hundreds have shown up to be seen and counted.