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Why Are More Tech Leaders Pivoting to Trump? Follow the Crypto.
Crypto may well be the most salient factor in Silicon Valley elite’s new willingness to endorse the right.
Bush’s Infrastructure Bill Vote Criticized by Opponent and Amplified by AIPAC
With the August 6 primary imminent, the likelihood of progressive Cori Bush returning to Congress is in doubt.
US Declares Maduro’s Right-Wing Opposition the Winner in Venezuela’s Election
Meanwhile, Venezuela's highest legal body began an investigation of the vote at the request of President Nicolás Maduro.
Journalist Marc Lamont Hill: Josh Shapiro Is Not a Progressive VP Candidate
The Pennsylvania governor is reportedly at the top of the list of potential running mates for Kamala Harris.
Christian Nationalists Pursue State Capture — and North Carolina Is Exhibit A
North Carolina gubernatorial hopeful Mark Robinson exemplifies the Christian right’s sinister agenda.
Palestine Solidarity Activists Fear Harris Will Not Change Course on Gaza
Will Kamala Harris’s remarks about ceasefire turn out to be lip service? Activists share their thoughts and fears.
Recent Surge in Voter Registration Highlights the Need for More Poll Workers
Advocates say the role of poll workers — both during early voting and Election Day — cannot be overstated.
Can Trump Vote in the 2024 Election Now That He Has Felony Convictions?
Over 1 million Floridians are denied that right. Will the state’s harsh felony disenfranchisement law apply to Trump?
24 States Have Implemented More Restrictive Voting Policies Since 2020
The wave of anti-voting laws disproportionately affects Black voters and voters in the South and Midwest.
Education Activists Urge Harris Not to Tap Josh Shapiro for VP
Shapiro’s past support for school vouchers championed by billionaires and the GOP disqualifies him, activists say.