Tony Blair attacks Corbyn’s ‘ultra-leftist’ Labour for failing to oppose Tories

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has hit out at what he says is Labour’s failure to meet its “fundamental duty” to hold to account the Tory government and fulfil the role of a “competitive opposition.” Blair said Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s “ultra-leftist” takeover is keeping the party from claiming power and performing effectively. Read more […]

Daily Engagement: What You Can Do to Oppose Donald Trump and Scott Pruitt’s Impending Environmental Regressions

Daily Engagement is a new, brief, daily feature on Flavorwire. It’s aimed at helping people feel somewhat less helpless and hopeless (or at least in control of their helplessness and hopelessness) in the midst of a political news cycle that’s been doling out daily affronts to human decency. Every day, we’ll post one easy thing […]

80% of American voters oppose ‘sanctuary cities’ – poll

Published time: 21 Feb, 2017 23:28 A poll finds that eight out of 10 American voters want local law enforcement to turn in illegal immigrants who break the law to federal agents. That’s at odds with city officials pledging to offer a “sanctuary” for undocumented immigrants. The Harvard-Harris Poll, exclusive to The Hill, found nearly […]

‘FUNDAMENTALLY INCOMPETENT’: Democratic lawmakers hold late-night session to oppose Trump education nominee Betsy DeVos

AP Photo/Alex Brandon Lawmakers held the floor of the US Senate late Monday night in an eleventh-hour effort to tank the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary, Betsy DeVos. Democratic senators railed against DeVos on the Senate floor and on social media, calling her unfit to oversee the nation’s education system. Sen. […]