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House Delays Bipartisan Infrastructure Vote as Progressives Hold the Line
Progressives argue that they are the ones working to ensure the passage of President Joe Biden's entire agenda.
Most Americans Want Dems in Charge of Congress Next Year, Polling Data Shows
The poll gives insight into American voters' preferences a little more than a year before the 2022 congressional races.
Jan 6 Committee Subpoenas 11 Individuals Who Organized Trump Rally That Day
“Everyone has a legal duty to comply with the subpoenas,” commission member Rep. Jamie Raskin said.
Progressives Remain United on Holding Democrats to Infrastructure Promises
The message from members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus has been consistent for months.
With Infrastructure on the Brink, Manchin Refuses to Negotiate
Every sinew of public muscle must be brought to bear on the senator from West Virginia to at least get him to negotiate.
Schumer Unveils Deal With GOP Senators to Fund Government Through December
The federal government was set to run out of funding by midnight on Friday morning, but the shutdown has been averted.
Iceland Didn’t Tilt Left as Expected. A Socialist Reflects on the Election Loss.
Not getting into parliament was disappointing, but the work of building a just society doesn’t stop with elections.
College Athletes Should Have Collective Bargaining Rights, NLRB Memo Says
Though initially only impacting private schools, the memo could have a “ripple effect” throughout college sports.
Sanders Slams Pundits, Implores “Tell Me Where We Should Cut” Reconciliation
The senator has pointed out that the $3.5 trillion bill only costs about 1 percent of the nation’s projected GDP.
Backed by Sanders and Warren, House Progressives Are Firm on Infrastructure Vote
If the moment holds, the Progressive Caucus is about to teach Speaker Pelosi a lesson on power and keeping promises.