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The Right’s Push to Whitewash History Is a Precursor to Fascism
As a new school year begins, we must resist turning schools into right-wing indoctrination centers.
How Elon Musk Stoked the Fire of the UK’s Far Right Anti-Immigrant Riots
How will the UK government respond to this assault by the world’s wealthiest and most powerful online troll?
Harris Unveils Economic Agenda With New Child Tax Credit and Medical Debt Relief
Progressives praised the agenda as a step forward, but urged action to tackle the root causes of economic inequality.
Harris’s 4-Year Housing Plan Will Target Predatory Wall Street Landlords
In recent months, progressives and tenant organizers have worked to make housing central to the 2024 campaign.
Trump Has “Blessed” Secret Behind the Scenes Project 2025 Work, Co-Author Says
Trump has “blessed” the organization working behind the scenes on hundreds of executive orders, should he win again.
Project 2025 Proposal Would Tax Benefits for More Than 15 Million Workers
A new analysis finds that the policy would particularly cut into employer-sponsored health insurance.
Poll: Harris Would Gain Support in Key States If She Backed Israel Arms Embargo
Support for an end to the arms transfers to Israel is strongest among those who are undecided in the presidential race.
Project 2025 Promises More Carbon Emissions and Fewer Jobs, New Report Finds
The report also found that Project 2025 would have deleterious effects on public health, GDP and household expenses.
GOP Efforts to Curb Wisconsin Dem. Governor’s Powers Soundly Rejected by Voters
The two constitutional amendments to impede the Democratic governor were opposed by nearly 6 in 10 voters in the state.
Ilhan Omar Defeats Primary Challenger Who Was Backed by Pro-Israel Donors
Omar defeated her main challenger, Don Samuels, by more than 16,000 votes after narrowly fending him off in 2022.