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The Democratic Convention Aims for the Center and Spurns Progressives
The “People’s Convention” organized by the Progressive Democrats offers a stark contrast to the DNC's centrism.
Former DHS Official: Trump Wasn’t Joking About Trading Puerto Rico for Greenland
"He actually said he wanted to see if we could sell Puerto Rico," former DHS chief of staff Miles Taylor said.
AOC Was the Highlight of DNC’s Night Two Despite Speaking Just 97 Seconds
Imagine if Ocasio-Cortez had been given the same amount of time as Republicans, or even the commercials CNN ran.
Dying Medicare for All Activist Urges Biden to Adopt Universal Health Care
"Everyone living in America should get the health care they need," says activist Ady Barkan.
Trump Dropped Into Iowa — and Didn’t Even Try to Understand the Devastation
The climate crisis is hitting the heartland hard -- but Republicans just want to force kids into COVID schools.
DNC Drops Support for Ending Fossil Fuel Handouts From Platform
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris both supported ending federal subsidies to the fossil fuel industry during the primary.
DNC Chair Put Lobbyists in Charge of Reviewing DNC Member Qualifications
The DNC has appointed a lot of lobbyists for major corporations that oppose wage growth to its top committees.
DeJoy Pauses USPS Overhauls After 20 States Sue Over Election Concerns
The postmaster general has come under increased scrutiny as reduced mail service threatens the election.
Susan B. Anthony Never Sought Anyone’s Pardon, But Trump Did It Anyway
Anthony's crime was an act of civil disobedience. She said that "resistance to tyranny is obedience to God."
The Convention’s First Night Was Filled With Sorrow — as It Should Be
Kristin Urquiza said of her father, who died of COVID, "His only preexisting condition was trusting Donald Trump."