Monthly Archives: July 2020

Where progressives won and lost on the Democratic platform

The platform committee of the Democratic National Committee will take the proposal on Monday. “Support for Medicare for all has never been mentioned on a Democratic Party platform. Their inclusion is now significant, ”said Analilia Mejia, Sanders policy director, who spearheaded the Vermont senator’s strategy on the platform’s drafting committee. …

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Portland Bans Police From Working With Federal Police

The Portland City Council approved new policies on Wednesday that will immediately ban all members of the police office from working with federal law enforcement and prevent them from intentionally arresting or using force against journalists and legal observers. THE MAYOR MEETS THE PROTESTERS, WRINKS, IS TOLD TO RENOUNCE Commissioner …

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