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Biden’s Victory Was Hardly a Win for “Democracy.” It Was Another Win for the 1%.
Biden’s campaign became the first ever to raise over $1 billion in donations, much of it from super PACs and dark money.
Georgia’s Runoff Election Process Was Crafted by a Staunch Segregationist
Georgia legislators adopted the state's electoral system in the 1960s to block Black candidates from office.
Trump’s Support for Israel’s Killing of Iranian Scientist Could Lead to War
The policy of uncritically caving to Israel’s demands imperils U.S. national security.
While the Rich Cheer Wall Street Records, Americans Are Draining 401(k)s
The nation’s woefully inadequate response to the pandemic is jeopardizing millions of retirement futures.
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.
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.
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.
Pompeo Embraced Israeli Settlements, But Democrats Also Paved the Way for It
Mike Pompeo’s embrace of Israel’s illegal settlements built on decades of bipartisan support for Israeli expansionism.
“Better Than Trump” Is Not Enough. We Need More From Biden on LGBTQ Policy.
Biden promises a return to Obama-era policy on LGBTQ issues — but even if he follows through, that is not enough.