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Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Shows the Progressive Promise of Ranked-Choice Voting
The New York City primary proved that ranked-choice voting can help build coalitions among parts of the left.
Several Polls Show Trump’s Approval Rating Is Underwater by Double Digits
Voters are opposed to numerous items on Trump’s agenda — from his use of the military to his "Big Beautiful Bill.”
Netanyahu Asks to Postpone His Criminal Trial After Trump Calls to Cancel It
Trump said this week that he wants Netanyahu’s trial “CANCELLED, IMMEDIATELY.”
Doctors Warn Medicaid Cuts in Senate Budget Bill Will Kill Their Patients
Protests against Medicaid cuts continued on June 25, which led to the arrests of 60 activists at the Senate.
Shipping Giant Maersk Cuts Ties to Israeli Settlements in Major BDS Victory
The Palestinian Youth Movement says the fight will continue until Maersk halts all business with the Israeli military.
White House Plans to Limit Intel Sharing With Congress Over Leaked Doc
“This isn't about national security — it's about Trump's insecurity,” Sen. Chuck Schumer said.
Traitors to the Earth: Fascism, Christian Nationalism, and the Tech Elite
“They understand that what they're doing is devastating, and they're doing it anyway,” says Astra Taylor.
The Right Incites Blatant Islamophobia After Zohran Mamdani’s Win
There is already an ongoing hate crime investigation into a death threat against the Democratic mayoral nominee.
DOJ Files Lawsuit in Maryland Federal Court, Demands Every Judge Recuse From It
The suit seeks to upend an order from a Maryland judge last month protecting immigrants' due process rights.
Mamdani’s Massive Victory Should Show Democrats Where the Party’s Future Lies
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has thrown the drowning Democratic Party a life vest. Will its leaders use it?