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AIPAC Super PAC Ramps Up Spending Against Progressive Democrat Summer Lee
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has spent nearly $80,000 on mailers opposing Lee.
Bolsonaro Has Yet to Concede After Lula Wins by More Than 2 Million Votes
Progressives worldwide celebrated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's victory in Brazil's presidential election.
What’s the Problem With Taking State Power?
As movements grow beyond the anarchist lens of Occupy, they must face hard questions of bureaucracy and cooptation.
Armed Vigilantes in Arizona Are Just the Tip of the Voter-Intimidation Iceberg
It’s not just happening in Arizona. GOP vigilantes are working to intimidate voters across the U.S.
Activists Put Solitary Confinement on Ballot, But Local Elections Board Nixed It
In Pennsylvania, a referendum demonstrates the challenges that ballot initiatives can face from those in power.
Bolsonaro and Allies Accused of Massive Vote-Buying Operation Ahead of Election
Far right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro has syphoned tax money into a congressionally approved secret budget.
Sanders: GOP Wants to Repeal Estate Tax, Give Elon Musk’s Family $83B Tax Break
If the estate tax were repealed, it would give $1.75 trillion in tax breaks to the 0.1 percent, he said.
Social Media Giants Systemically Fail on Hate and Disinformation, Report Says
The report warns that the platforms are not prepared to combat efforts that sow doubt about upcoming midterm outcomes.
DeSantis Is Using “Election Police” to Intimidate Voters With Felony Convictions
Florida voting rights activist Desmond Meade speaks out against the arrests of people on trumped-up voter fraud charges.
GOP May Launch Impeachment Blitz If They Win the House
Marjorie Taylor Green, Ted Cruz and the House Freedom Caucus have identified Biden and his administration as targets.