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Sanders: Democrats Must Curb Billionaires’ Grip on Elections to Save Democracy
Sanders said the amount of billionaire money that has been poured into the election is “disgusting.”
Inequality-Fighting Ballot Initiatives Won Big in the Midterms
Voters approved proposals to tax the rich, build worker power, and make housing and education more affordable.
Supreme Court Considers Dismantling Native Sovereignty in “Haaland v. Brackeen”
The Supreme Court is deciding whether to overturn four decades of legal precedent on Indigenous rights.
The Largest Political Donation in US History Took Place in the 2022 Midterms
50 political donors alone injected $1.1 billion into political races during this election season.
Trump Judge Blocks Student Debt Cancellation With “Farcical” Ruling
The Department of Justice has filed an appeal to the ruling as activists encourage Biden to take further action.
Dems May Lose House Because Party’s NY Leaders Focused on Defeating the Left
Critics say the chair of the state’s Democratic Committee laid the ground for major Democratic losses in the midterms.
LGBTQ Equality Is on the Ballot — Just Not in the Way You Think
Attacks on LGBTQ rights are hiding in plain sight in the 2022 midterm elections.
Two Years After Barrett’s Confirmation, Let’s Be Blunt: The Point Was to End Roe
Dark money forces helped get Amy Coney Barrett on the Supreme Court. They continue to push the bench to the right.
Corporate Lobbyists Persuaded Supreme Court to Throw Out Pro-Worker Ruling
Corporate lobbyists are using amicus briefs to persuade the right-dominated Supreme Court to attack workers’ rights.
Groups Pushing Right-Wing State Policy Are Raking In $152 Million Each Year
The revenue doesn't include millions more in contributions to advocacy or litigation arms of the State Policy Network.