LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Andrew Follett A Nevada lawmaker introduced legislation to ban hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” Monday, even though there’s no such activity occurring in the state. The bill would prohibit fracking in the state and repeal all the regulations previously approved by the state’s Division of Minerals. There is currently no…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Brian Nichols The 2016 election and the aftermath of said election has honestly felt like that of a script pulled right from the world of Star Wars. With the rise of President Trump (“So this is how liberty dies… with thunderous applause”) to, (*SPOILER ALERT*), Anakin Skywalker turning to…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Phillip Stucky Democratic Senators remain unanimously opposed to Secretary of Education nominee Betsy DeVos, a move that could very likely force Vice President Mike Pence to break the tie, according to a Wednesday report from Politico. Republicans hold a two-seat majority in the Senate, but Sens. Lisa Murkowski and…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kevin Daley Neal Katyal, who served as acting solicitor general in the Obama administration, urged Democrats to support the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the current vacancy on the Supreme Court. The solicitor general represents the U.S. government in all litigation before the high court. Katyal assumed the…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Robert Donachie Democrats are trying an emotional appeal to gain support in their fight against President Donald Trump’s so-called “Muslim ban.” WATCH: Trump signed an executive order Friday suspending all refugee admissions from any country for 120 days, and a 90-day moratorium on U.S. entry of any citizen from seven Middle Eastern…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Chris White Democratic lawmakers called President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily halt the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to put out communications a violation of federal laws. Democratic Reps. Elijah Cummings of Maryland and Frank Pallone of New Jersey sent a letter to White House Council Donald McGahn, suggesting the…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Phillip Stucky The University Democrats of UVA announced their counter-action agenda in response to President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office Thursday, according to the Cavalier Daily, the student newspaper. The University Democrats are affiliated with the national Democratic Party, and work to facilitate local and statewide races….
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kody Fairfield Foreign Policy (FP) is reporting that Democratic lawmakers, Sen. Edward Markey (MA) and Rep. Ted Lieu (CA) have introduced a bill to take away the President’s power to launch a nuclear first strike without a congressional declaration of war. “Nuclear war poses the gravest risk to human survival. Yet, President…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By 1776 In almost every walk of life, a crushing and traumatic setback typically results in a period of serious reflection and introspection. When a sports franchise sets out to make the playoffs and fails to achieve that goal, they ask themselves questions like, “What did we do wrong?” and…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Phillip Stucky The number of Democratic lawmakers boycotting President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration has increased to 20, according to a Monday report from Fox News. The most recent dropouts came as a result of the spat Trump had with Rep. John Lewis over the weekend on Twitter, according to Rep….