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Progressive Activists Are Winning in Red States
Organizers have broken with tradition to set up a grassroots infrastructure that could lead to future wins.
Michigan Is the Latest Example of the Restaurant Lobby Subverting Democracy
Real democracy would lead to minimum wage hikes.
George H.W. Bush Was an Enemy of the Working Class
Bush Sr. bears plenty of responsibility for the uncivil world we live in today.
Subtle Obstructions
The Trump campaign's 2016 activities are now about as well covered-up as Trump's hair piece.
Ocasio-Cortez and Tlaib Expose Congressional Orientation’s Corporate Sponsors
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib criticized the conference for shutting out the progressive community.
Life at Trump Speed Is About Viciousness and Distractions
A world traveling at Trump speed is, to use the president’s own words (and punctuation), “a very dangerous place!”
Why Is GOP Silent Over Real Election Fraud in North Carolina?
The GOP seems unconcerned about the effects of fraud when it favors Republicans.
For Once, Donald Trump Sits Down and Shuts Up
The pile-driver president has fallen strangely silent. Don’t worry, it won’t last.
Time Is Running Out to Avert a Government Shutdown
Democrats and Republicans are at an impasse and the result could be a partial government shutdown.
The GOP Is Scared of Democracy. Just Look at Wisconsin.
Democracy dies in darkness because Republicans wait until after dark to kill it.