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Progressives Demand a Pentagon Chief Outside of Military-Industrial Complex
Antiwar groups describe Michèle Flournoy's record as unacceptable and disqualifying.
Biden Wants More “Special Ops” in Afghanistan, Threatening to Prolong the War
Biden wants more Special Operations and drones, which could lead the Taliban to nullify their agreement and prolong war.
Biden’s Pick to Lead Budget Office Has Pushed for Social Security Cuts in Past
Progressives are raising the alarm about Neera Tanden’s past support for deep cuts to Social Security.
Trump FCC Nominee Could Threaten the Agency’s Independence
Nathan Simington's nomination is part of an effort to curb social media content moderation in his favor.
To Solve the COVID Crisis, We Must Push Biden to Put People Over Profits
Will the Biden administration really listen to science if that requires putting people’s needs above corporate profits?
Republicans Won Key Races in 2020 Granting Them Far More Power to Gerrymander
Democrats will have to rely on the courts and grassroots movements to push back on Republican redistricting.
A Prosecutor Called Jail Time for Renters Who Fall Behind “Cruel.” He Got Fired.
An Arkansas prosecutor has been fired after speaking out against the state's criminal eviction statute.
Food Banks Are So Overwhelmed With Demand That They Are Resorting to Rationing
Black, Latinx and Indigenous communities are disproportionately impacted by the hunger crisis this holiday season.
Precarious Working Conditions of Nursing Home Employees Foster Spread of COVID
Paid sick leave and a living wage are often out of reach for the average nursing home aide.
Biden Has New Progressive Education Rhetoric — But Policy Will Be the Test
Progressive educators seeking to reverse neoliberal privatization cannot be certain they’ll have Biden’s backing.