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The 2022 Elections Are Fraught With Undisclosed Dark Money
Nonprofits that do not disclose their donors reported less than $3 million of their independent spending to the FEC.
Jayapal Breaks With Top Dems, Endorses Cisneros Against Anti-Abortion Incumbent
The Congressional Progressive Caucus chair cited the urgency of backing candidates who will defend abortion rights.
Democratic Leadership Sided With Corporatists to Fight Progressives in Primaries
Super PACs, corporatist Dems and oligarchs tried to shut out the voices of the people in these races, says Nina Turner.
Progressive Charles Booker Wins Primary to Challenge Rand Paul in November
“If anybody tells you that ceilings can’t break, tell them, ‘look at Kentucky,’” Booker said.
Madison Cawthorn Loses GOP Primary Election, Is Out of Running for 2022 Midterms
Cawthorn, a devoted follower of former President Donald Trump, lost the nominating contest by around 1,300 votes.
Progressive Summer Lee Declares Victory in Pennsylvania Primary With Slim Margin
If her victory is confirmed, Lee will face off against Republican Mike Doyle.
Activists Have Gathered Enough Signatures to Put $18 Wage on California Ballot
Proponents of the Living Wage Act announced that they’ve gathered over 1 million signatures to qualify for the ballot.
Sanders Slams AIPAC and Billionaires for Spending Millions Against Progressives
During a rally for House candidate Summer Lee, Sen. Bernie Sanders called out super PACs as corrosive to democracy.
Lula Officially Launches Campaign to Unseat Far Right President Bolsonaro
Lula served as Brazil's president from 2003 to 2010 and departed office with a striking 83 percent approval rating.
Trump’s Influence Was on Display in Ohio Primaries as JD Vance Cleaned Up
While Vance's ring kissing paid off, his modest numbers are hardly indicative of an unstoppable tidal wave of support.