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Coalition of progressive groups call on Democrats in new Congress to reject fossil fuel money, push bold and aggressive climate policies

WASHINGTON – As Democrats vie for leadership positions in the new Congress, 47 progressive groups released a letter today demanding that candidates for House leadership posts pledge to reject fossil fuel money. The letter calls for a Green New Deal that will move America to a 100 percent renewable energy society, center communities on the …

Indranil Rajguru challenges sitting Chief Minister of Gujarat

  –        Congress reposes faith in youth leader Indranil Rajguru for grand success in Rajkot West –        He has repeatedly highlighted grave issues of Rajkot like Deteriorating Law & Order, Rising Unemployment, High Inflation, Demonetization, GST and high Education Fees –        Issue of Step-Motherly behaviour meted out by subsequent State Governments towards Rajkot even though …

The Dance of Democracy: why do so many people contest elections, even when they know that defeat is a certainty? – Chawm Ganguly

As India goes to the polls, and the possibility of a fractured, truncated mandate looms large, many a man on the street is voicing their wonder at the “wastage” that the entire process involves. Take for example, the number of candidates in the fray. Every single election has seen the number of candidates increasing and …