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A Challenge to the New Blue Congress: Govern as Progressives
Tuesday's election results were driven by grassroots enthusiasm for progressive policies, not centrism.
Post-Midterms, Trump Is Not “Pivoting.” He’s Pushing Us Toward Authoritarianism.
For Trump and his followers, this mixed result is a vindication, not a critique, of their actions.
The Pentagon Whitewashes a Troubling Past
The Pentagon's commemorations of the disastrous Vietnam War have omitted the terrors perpetrated by the US army.
Six Women of Color Who Campaigned for Congress on Inequality and Won
These women of color trailblazers drew from their own personal stories to win over the hearts of voters.
Trump’s Embrace of “Nationalist” Label Is Final Link to Dangerous Pattern
By calling himself a “nationalist,” Trump has made it clear who gets to be a part of his “nation.”
Under Trump, ICE Is Targeting Political Dissidents Like Me
We have filed a lawsuit against ICE to signal that we won't be bullied out of our First Amendment right.
Voters in Alabama and West Virginia Approve Anti-Abortion Measures
The two states doubled down on anti-abortion laws as Oregon overwhelmingly rejected an abortion restriction measure.
To End the Trump Nightmare, We Need a Radical Political Agenda
Progressives got out the vote; now begins the hard work of transforming our political expectations and demands.
Voters Expand Medicaid While Defeating GOP House That Tried to Destroy It
Voters sent a strong message to politicians last night, advocates for health care justice say.
Arkansas and Missouri Approve Minimum Wage Increases
The wins are a rebuke to GOP lawmakers who had blocked legislative efforts to raise the minimum wage.