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Progressive Johnson Triumphs Against “Tough-on-Crime” Democrat in Chicago
Johnson’s opponent, Paul Vallas, ran on a platform of further empowering the already extremely violent Chicago Police.
Liberal Judge Wins WI Supreme Court Race — But GOP Gains Impeachment Powers
The liberal judge won the race by double-digits against an anti-abortion Trump loyalist.
“Corporations Are Not People”: Jayapal Files Bill to Reverse “Citizens United”
The proposal specifies that corporations do not have the same constitutional rights as individuals.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Has Major Ramifications for 2024 Election
The outcome of the race could determine the future of voting laws and redistricting, says reporter Ari Berman.
Trump Campaign Uses Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories to Fundraise Off Indictment
In emails to supporters, Trump’s campaign claims to have raised more than $4 million within 24 hours of his indictment.
Chicago Mayoral Candidate Vallas Destabilized Majority-Black Schools Across US
Paul Vallas turned schools into test prep factories, punishing and publicly shaming “failing” schools and teachers.
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson Announces 2024 White House Bid
As governor, Hutchinson signed a near-total abortion ban and kicked more than 18,000 people off Medicaid.
April 4 Runoff May Determine Whether Chicago Remains Playground for the Wealthy
The Chicago mayoral election pits a neoliberal school privatizer against a public school teacher and union organizer.
GOP Is Seeking Rich, Self-Funding Candidates as Party Is Outraised by Democrats
Both major parties have run self-funded candidates in the past, but the GOP is ramping up the practice.
In Chicago and Denver, Progressives Face New Challenges — and Opportunities
Chicago and Denver municipal races offer a foretaste of electoral challenges for the left in 2023.