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2018 Midterm Elections
Progressive Kevin de León Receives Endorsement From California Democrats
The endorsement is a resounding rejection of centrist politics.
How $1.8 Billion in Unregulated Digital Ads Could Sway Midterms
GOP resistance to campaign finance rules for digital ads is threatening US democracy.
28-Year-Old Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wins Primary, Backing Medicare for All and Abolishing ICE
Ocasio-Cortez speaks to Democracy Now! about her historic campaign.
The Hope of a “Blue Wave” Is Dangerous to Democracy
The best way to discourage voting—and thwart democracy—is to predict a big win for any party.
The GOP’s New Tax Plan: A Distraction That Could Throw the Midterm Elections
The timing of this legislation -- which would make permanent many of the tax cuts from the original plan -- is no mistake.
The Three Biggest Threats to the Vote in 2018
Voting laws continue to pose major threats to voting rights this fall.
Meet Stacey Abrams, Democrat Who Could Become First African-American Woman Governor in US History
Stacey Abrams discusses more.
How California’s Top-Two Primary System Could Benefit Republicans
A top-two system can result in a split vote that causes some unexpected consequences.
Bernie Sanders Seems Busier Pursuing Progressive Laws Than the Presidency
Sanders has set out to replace non-progressive Democrats in congressional caucuses in upcoming elections.
Amid Grassroots Push, Medicare for All Winning Big in Democratic Primaries
In red and blue states alike, candidates backing Medicare for All have emerged victorious.