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Right-Wing Dark Money Flooded the Midterm, But Young Voters Beat the Red Wave
GOP-aligned dark money groups spent big trying to generate a “red wave” in the midterms -- but they lost instead.
Elections Matter, But What We Do Between Them Matters Even More
We must keep defending the political rights we have while simultaneously organizing and mobilizing for something better.
Private Equity Is Quietly Taking Over Health Care — and Making It More Expensive
In addition to higher prices, this quiet takeover has also often resulted in lawsuits and complaints about care.
Abortion Access and Funding Have Always Been a Struggle in US Territories
Access to abortion in U.S. territories isn't even a discussion within the mainstream reproductive rights movement.
South Dakota Approved Medicaid Expansion, But Implementation May Not Be Easy
South Dakotans overwhelmingly voted to expand Medicaid, but conservative state politicians may put up road blocks.
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.
The Working Class Lost the $2 Billion Powerball Lottery
The lottery is effectively a regressive tax that often replaces state funding for education with ticket revenue.
Abortion and Investment Helped Democrats Turn the Tide in State Legislatures
Democrats' gains were perhaps most significant in the state legislatures where they’ve been on defense for a decade.
In Every State With Abortion on the Ballot, Voters Defended Reproductive Rights
In red states, blue states and swing states, voters rejected every attempt to restrict abortion rights.
Trump Is Blaming Everyone But Himself for Midterm Losses — Including His Wife
Some Trump allies are advising him to delay his presidential campaign announcement, which is planned for next week.