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Fascist Victory in Italy Signals Rise of “Transnational” Far Right Across Europe
Giorgia Meloni, who leads the Brothers of Italy Party, has become Italy's first far right leader since Benito Mussolini.
Progressive Candidates Endured Some National Losses, But Local Wins Offer Hope
There’s no reason to despair about the future of progressive electoralism in 2022.
House Democrats Call on DOJ to Investigate DeSantis for “Cruel Migrant Flights”
The lawmakers are alleging that the Florida governor and other officials involved may have violated federal law.
Minneapolis Energy Bills and Taxes Are Funding Right-Wing Candidate in Wisconsin
Trump-backed gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels heads one of the largest utility contractors in North America.
Special Master Tells Trump Lawyers to Explain False “Planted Evidence” Claims
Trump has repeatedly insinuated that the FBI planted evidence at Mar-a-Lago.
Zero Republicans Vote for Bill That Would Expose Billionaire Dark Money Donors
The bill would have required dark money groups to disclose donors who give $10,000 or more during an election cycle.
Georgia Officials Grapple With Frivolous Challenges From Election Deniers
A Georgia law allows people and groups to submit unlimited grievances related to matters of voter eligibility.
AOC Rebukes Republican Who Bragged About Staffer Leaving to Work for Wall Street
Rep. Trey Hollingsworth boasted that one of his top aides would be leaving Congress to join Bank of America.
An Anti-Abortion Bill in Pennsylvania Could Also Undermine Climate Laws
SB 106 would make it easier to bar a rule from being passed by eliminating the two-thirds majority to override a veto.
House Passes Bill to Correct Flaws in Certification of Presidential Elections
The bill had the support of nearly all Democrats and just nine Republicans in the House.