Democratic Party

COMMENTARY: Good Luck Finding an Education Secretary Who Can Help Kids and Make Unions Happy, Mr. President-Elect

President-Elect Joe Biden may be setting himself up for a confrontation between two of his top advisors. Perched on one…

4 years ago

How The DNC Platform “Falls Flat” When It Comes To Charter Schools.

Here is a release from the National Association of Charter School Authorizers called "Myth-Busting the Democratic National Party Platform: The…

4 years ago

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Must Rise: Thoughts on Last Night’s Convention.

True confession: I didn't watch the Democratic virtual convention last night. Currently I'm maintaining my mental health by mainlining "The…

4 years ago

Just Say No to Vagina Voting

This just in from Politico: a group of “women leaders” is demanding that presumed-Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden base his…

5 years ago

Democrats, This Is Your Moment to Make Equity More Than a Slogan

This is a guest post by Richard Buery, Chief of Policy and Public Affairs at the KIPP Foundation. He leads…

5 years ago

Here’s What Happened Yesterday When AFT and NEA Locked Out Black and Brown Parents from a Candidate Forum.

Yesterday the AFT/NEA sponsored a "Public Education Forum" in Pittsburgh. There, hand-selected union members heard from seven Democratic presidential candidates…

5 years ago

Top Democratic Candidates’ Disrespect for Parents of Color Has Me Wondering If I Fit Into This Party Anymore.

Politico reports today that Elizabeth Warren’s support among Democratic and left-leaning Independent primary voters “plunged 50 percent over the past…

5 years ago