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Democrats Are Stumped Over How to Undo Republican Takeover of Federal Courts
With the help of Senate Republicans and the Federalist Society, President Trump is transforming the federal judiciary.
Secret Donors Poured $65 Million Into Super PACs in 2019 Alone
Dark money is likely to play a key role in influencing the 2020 election.
“Our Very Existence Is the Resistance”: An Hour With the Squad
Nermeen Shaikh spoke with the four politicians at an event organized by The Rising Majority at Howard University.
Lindsey Graham Seems Willing to Degrade Every US Institution to Keep Trump Happy
Lindsey Graham has promised “investigations” of Trump's enemies for months. Now he'll be forced to deliver them.
Charles Koch’s Political Operation Gears Up to Attack 2020 Democrats
Americans for Prosperity spends tens of millions each election cycle largely attacking Democrats on the issues.
The GOP Is Raking in Millions From Lobbyists Tied to Trump
Lobbying firms closely connected to Trump are contributing millions to support his reelection and the Republican party.
Bloomberg Surrogates Have Seats on DNC Rules Committees
Two campaign workers are in position to propose changes to superdelegate voting rules for the July DNC Convention.
Voter Suppression Could Reach New Heights in 2020 — Unless We Push Back
With the 2020 election under way, activists are beginning to push back against voter disenfranchisement across the U.S.
Sanders Calls Out Buttigieg for Raking in Billionaire Donations
Sen. Bernie Sanders contrasted his small dollar-fueled campaign with Pete Buttigieg's reliance on wealthy donors.
“The Squad” Joins Town Hall With Grassroots Activists on Critical Issues of 2020
Four of the most progressive voices in the U.S. Congress in years discuss the importance of building a strong movement.