The New York Times recently ran an article titled "The Failure of Progressive Movements," which tried to identify why recent fads such as Occupy Wall Street, #MeToo, and Black Lives Matter failed to enact meaningful change. One explanation offered is that, as commentator Fredrik DeBoer puts it, "today, left-activist spaces are dominated by the college-educated, many of whom grew up in affluence and have never worked a day at a physically or emotionally demanding job." As such, these movements prioritize "the immaterial and symbolic” over “the material and the concrete."

Interest is growing as to whether or not Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco on Nov. 14. But if Xi does attend, President Joe Biden should meet with him.

The Supreme Court opened its annual term Monday, with the justices returning to the bench for the first time since issuing a string of weighty decisions at the start of the summer. After Chief Justice John Roberts officially opened the 2023 term in the courtroom, the justices heard oral arguments in a criminal sentencing case...

The White House on Monday said it had no intention to wade into the looming fight over whether Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) should retain the gavel. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that it would be left to House Democratic leadership to determine whether Democrats would join with Republicans to save McCarthy if there is...

President Biden is slated to deliver remarks Monday afternoon to celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In 1990, a bipartisan group of legislators passed the ADA, banning discrimination against people with disabilities in most areas of public life, from the workplace to schools to public transit. Monday afternoon's event is scheduled to begin at...

Donald Trump, after keeping everyone in suspense for nearly a month, elected not to seek removal. Let’s examine what is behind his decision to stay in state court.

Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) announced that she’ll consider resigning from her position if Congress does not create a debt commission by the end of this year. “I’ve done many very difficult things being one woman standing many times with many very long hours and personal sacrifices, but there is a limitation to human capacity,” Spartz...

The United States Postal Service might have a special delivery for your today. The agency started delivering free at-home COVID-19 test kits in mailboxes and at doorsteps Monday.

Be prepared to hear an alarm blaring on your phone Wednesday afternoon — but no worries, it will likely just be a government test. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a nationwide emergency test will be conducted on devices Wednesday afternoon. It will be labeled as a test and not as...

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) teased his upcoming move to force a vote on ousting Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) in a floor speech Monday shortly after the House gaveled into session — but he reiterated that the effort will kick off this week. “Stay tuned,” he said in a speech on the House floor. Gaetz said...