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Graham Platner Ends Senate Bid Following Slew of Sexual Assault Allegations
Platner took a divisive tone in a video announcing his decision, blaming establishment Democrats for his exit.
Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros Defeats 15-Term Incumbent in Colorado Primary
Kiros’s platform includes Medicare for All, universal child care, and abolishing ICE.
Ruling Halting Trump’s Hunt for Noncitizen Voters Won’t End Ongoing Probes
States that already ran voter rolls through the SAVE database can continue investigations of an estimated 24,000 voters.
Corporate Democrats Are Mobilizing to Counter the Rise of Democratic Socialists
Fifteen centrist Democrats announced their support of a pro-capitalism and pro-law enforcement manifesto.
Judge Halts Trump’s Order to Create Federal Voter List and Restrict Mail Voting
However, the injunction applies only to this year’s elections.
After the DSA’s Political Earthquake in NYC, Will the Tremors Be Felt Elsewhere?
Establishment Democrats are on the back foot after candidates backed by Democratic Socialists of America swept races.
Mamdani Allies Defeat Establishment Democrats in NYC Congressional Primaries
“It's not just a question of electing more Democrats. It's a question of electing better Democrats,” Mamdani said.
Far Right Millionaire Backed by Trump Claims Presidential Victory in Colombia
Initial results show Abelardo de la Espriella, who has pledged to “disembowel the left,” winning by a razor-thin margin.
Keir Starmer Expected to Announce His Resignation as UK Prime Minister
But many on the left are skeptical that his likely replacement, Andy Burnham, will truly bring the change he promises.
As Federal Voting Rights Law Is Gutted, Some States Step In to Fill the Gap
In the wake of recent SCOTUS rulings, states are passing their own versions of the Voting Rights Act.