Family First: How a Colorado Lawmaker Navigates Politics Under Her Own Roof Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Colorado House Majority Leader Monica Duran leads a Democratic agenda at the Capitol while being outnumbered by conservatives in her own family. Her two sons and late husband have all supported Donald Trump, yet the family…

How Trump’s ‘Rot in Hell’ Post Escalated His Feud With Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Donald Trump reignited a long-running feud with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis by posting that Polis and others should “rot in hell” over the case of former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters. Tina Peters is serving a…

Fantasy Politics or Fiscal Reality? Inside Labour, the Fabians and Zack Polanski’s Wealth Tax Debate Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways The Fabian Society’s Joe Dromey argues that relying on a wealth tax on the top 0.1% is a “fantasy” that cannot alone fund UK public services. Dromey urges Labour to challenge the “twin…

The Year Politics Changed: Trump’s Turbulent 2025 in Photos Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 triggered sweeping policy shifts, from immigration crackdowns to foreign policy realignments and symbolic changes in Washington. A record-breaking 43-day government shutdown exposed deep partisan divides over spending, power, and the scope…

The Most Undersold Political Stories of 2025 — And Why They Matter for 2026 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Congress had its least productive year in modern history, while executive orders under President Donald Trump surged to FDR-level pace. The administration’s growing disregard for the courts is eroding judicial norms and the traditional…

How New York’s Growing Muslim Community Helped Elect Its First Muslim Mayor Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways New York’s Muslim population is surging, with estimates reaching up to 1 million residents and rapidly expanding communities in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Muslim and immigrant voters were central to Zohran Mamdani’s 2025…

16 Political Predictions for 2026: What Jonathan Martin Sees Coming Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Donald Trump’s third term is reshaping everything from the Supreme Court to the Federal Reserve and global conflict zones. Control of Congress in 2026 may hinge on redistricting gambits, Senate surprise races, and Trump’s primary endorsements. Democrats’ 2028 presidential field…

Prime Time Politics: Feds in Minnesota, Venezuela Strike, and Rising Iran Threats Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways Federal activity in Minnesota highlights how national decisions are increasingly playing out at the local level. Unrest and strikes in Venezuela continue to affect global markets, migration patterns, and regional stability. Iran-related threats remain a central…

4 Political Storylines That Will Shape Lubbock in 2026 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways City and county budgets are under pressure, forcing tough choices on taxes, staffing, and core services. The Lubbock County Expo Center and downtown Civic Center projects are at a crossroads, with decisions overdue and public transparency in question. Texas…

Remembering Ben Nighthorse Campbell: Maverick Senator, Native Trailblazer, and Master Jeweler Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Ben Nighthorse Campbell (1933–2025) was a Colorado lawmaker, Air Force veteran, Olympian, and one of the most prominent Native American voices in Congress. He served three terms in the US House (1987–1993) and two terms in the…