Truthout
2022 Election
Democratic Party Leaders Are Shunning Some Progressives in Tight Midterm Races
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has only given $179 to Texas congressional candidate Michelle Vallejo.
86 Percent of GOP 2022 Senate Race TV Ad Budget Has Come From Dark Money Groups
“If it weren't for these outside groups, Republican candidates would be swamped on the airwaves.”
Armed “Poll Watchers” in Arizona Raise Alarm Over Right-Wing Voter Intimidation
A new video adds to a number of reports of far right vigilantes harassing early voters.
Chuck Grassley Is Downplaying His Anti-Abortion Extremism to Win Reelection
The senator’s vow to oppose a federal 15-week limit on abortions does not mean he will defend reproductive rights.
GOP Plan on Threatening Recession If They Can’t Cut Medicare, Social Security
The GOP plans to use the debt ceiling as a political bludgeon, threatening either recession or Social Security cuts.
Biden to Vow to Make Codifying “Roe” First Priority If Democrats Win Congress
Democrats would have to keep control of the House and gain at least two seats in the Senate to pass an abortion bill.
Flow of Dark Money Has Led to Record Amount of Outside Spending This Election
Outside spending, mostly coming from dark money groups, has topped $1.3 billion with three weeks until Election Day.
Sanders’s Midterm Advice to Democrats: Have the “Guts” to Lead on the Economy
It is key for Democrats to make it clear where they stand on issues like unions and minimum wage, he said.
70 Percent of Republicans Running for Congress Doubt 2020 Election Result
More than 370 Republican candidates for state or federal office deny or question the 2020 election result.
The “Big Lie” Will Persist Unless Trump Is Held Accountable for January 6
The House select committee investigating January 6 voted to subpoena Trump for testimony.