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The Story Behind the Abortion Win in Ohio Offers Important Insights for 2024
The abortion rights victory in Ohio this month resulted from years of thoughtful organizing and relationship building.

House Democrat Says Family Ties to Holocaust Led Her to Demand Gaza Ceasefire
Rep. Becca Balint is one of 33 members of Congress who have now called for a ceasefire.

Trump’s Election Interference Trial May Stretch Past Election, Legal Experts Say
Additional guilty pleas and investigations into leaks or witness intimidation are likely to push the case into 2025.

Gallego Is Ahead of Lake, Sinema in New Poll on Arizona Senate Race
The seat is necessary for Democrats to retain control of the U.S. Senate beyond 2024.

Sanders Doubles Down Against Gaza Ceasefire in the Face of Progressive Backlash
The senator is calling for conditioning U.S. military aid, an end to “indiscriminate bombing” and a humanitarian pause.

Joe Manchin Considers 2024 Run — Even as Polls Show Voters Don’t Like Him Much
Manchin’s announcement that he won’t run for senator again has prompted speculation that he may run for president.

George Santos Is Not Running for Reelection After Scathing House Ethics Report
Santos “blatantly stole from his campaign,” ethics investigators found.

Over 300 Bernie Sanders DNC Delegates Call on Him to Support Ceasefire in Gaza
“Palestinians require more than just a ‘humanitarian pause,’” the group wrote.

AIPAC Set to Spend $100 Million to Unseat Lawmakers Critical of Israeli Crimes
Incumbent Squad members are among the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's top targets.

Poll Shows More Than Half of Americans Want More Choices for President in 2024
Nearly 6 in 10 Democrats say they want another option when it comes to 2024 presidential candidates.