Democrats Keep Winning Elections on Abortion Rights. Can the Issue Save Biden?Party officials see an opportunity for Biden to put protecting abortion rights at the center of his reelection pitch to boost his standing By Nicole Gaudiano and Amie Parnes Democrats are urging President Joe Biden to further emphasize protecting… Nov 07 23November 07, 2023Article at The Messenger
Joe Biden and Mike Johnson Have Rarely Interacted. Now They Have to Find a Way to Work Together.The president and newly elected House speaker, on opposite sides of most issues, will need to find common ground on government spending and foreign aid By Nicole Gaudiano President Joe Biden and newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson have rarely… Oct 27 23October 27, 2023Article at The Messenger
First It Was Trump. Now It’s ‘What Trump Unleashed’ That’s Driving Young Progressives Into Political WorkIn an exclusive look at their training programs for campaign staff, Arena Academy explains how culture wars over guns, abortion and LGBTQ rights are driving enrollment By Nicole Gaudiano, The Messenger Young progressive activists, once motivated by… Aug 05 23August 05, 2023Article at The Messenger
GOP-Led Book Bans Are Spreading. Here’s How the Left Is Fighting BackDemocrats see an opportunity to flip the script on the culture war issue By Nicole Gaudiano Democrats and progressive groups are upping their efforts to push back against conservative-led book bans that have sprouted across the country, using legal… Jun 26 23June 26, 2023Article at The Messenger
Why Joe Biden thinks he's never too old to be your presidentIf Biden wins a second term, he would be 86 when he leaves the White House.As the oldest sitting president, he's raising concerns about how long he can continue governing.But allies say he's motivated by his agenda, patriotism and stopping Trump's… Sep 13 22September 13, 2022Article at Business Insider
Democrats are fuming over their leaders' 'tepid' response to Roe v. Wade's demiseThe Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and some states have moved to ban abortion.Democratic operatives were alarmed the White House didn't immediately present a plan for patients.Pelosi said the House will hold votes and Biden called for a… Jul 01 22July 01, 2022Article at Business Insider
Missing: Millions of studentsMissing: Millions of students By NICOLE GAUDIANO 10/26/2020 10:00 AM EDT With help from Mackenzie Mays Editor’s Note: Welcome to Weekly Education: Coronavirus special edition. Each week, we will explore how the pandemic is reshaping and upending… Oct 26 20October 26, 2020Article at politico.com
The lost school yearOther countries have moved quickly to online learning but it’s been a rockier rollout in the U.S. A kindergarten class sits empty at KT Murphy Elementary School on Tuesday in Stamford, Conn. | John Moore/Getty Images The coronavirus outbreak could… Mar 19 20March 19, 2020Article at politico.com
Drugs, depression, discipline problems plague schools where deadly shootings occurredThe devastating turn in mental health, academic performance and substance abuse is revealed in a series of federal aid applications from these school districts. | Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo Substance abuse and mental health problems surged following last… Oct 10 19October 10, 2019Article at politico.com
Voices: That time Bernie Sanders 'endorsed' meBy Nicole Gaudiano USA TODAY Published July 24, 2016 WASHINGTON — Last month, when I asked Bernie Sanders if he would ever endorse Hillary Clinton, he looked straight into my iPhone camera, furrowed his brow and said, “I’m gonna endorse YOU!” It was… Jul 22 16July 22, 2016Article at usatoday.com
Bernie Sanders defied expectations with long-shot presidential campaignWASHINGTON — Who would have thought, just over a year ago, that a gruff septuagenarian with unruly hair and democratic socialist views would capture the imaginations of young people and support from more than 13 million voters in a long-shot bid for… Jul 11 16July 11, 2016Article at usatoday.com
