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2024 Election
Interest Rate Cuts Now Could Help Workers. But That’s Not Who the Fed Serves.
Progressive economist Gerald Epstein says the Fed is more sensitive to the needs of the wealthy few than the rest of us.
Harris Calls for Gaza Ceasefire in DNC Speech But Still Falls Short on Palestine
The Democratic nominee for president avoided mentioning that Israel was responsible for the genocide in Gaza.
Panel on Supreme Court Reforms Lauds Ideas of Term Limits, Ethics Standards
“Democrats are getting the memo that the Supreme Court has already been reformed” by conservatives, noted a panelist.
Hundreds of Police Smother Palestine Solidarity Protests Outside DNC
Police have managed to make dozens of arrests despite protests remaining largely peaceful.
Report: RFK Jr. Expected to End Presidential Bid and Endorse Trump
It’s unclear how the anticipated suspension of Kennedy's campaign and his endorsement of Trump will affect the race.
As Walz Accepted VP Nom, Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Staged a Sit-In
Walz talked about his life and background, laying out his progressive credentials against Trump and Project 2025.
Panelists on Abortion Ballot Initiatives Optimistic About Passage of Measures
The panelists also noted that the longer abortion bans remain in place, “the more horror stories we hear.”
Don’t Fall for Talking Points That Smear Palestine Solidarity Protesters at DNC
Efforts to smear, co-opt and deflate protesters who demand the US end support for the Gaza genocide are well underway.
Trump Was Never a “Moderate” on Foreign Policy
Neither presidential candidate offers a fundamental break from the US foreign policy status quo.
In DNC Speech, Sanders Says Overturning “Citizens United” Should Be a Priority
Outside groups have already spent more than $1 billion on federal elections this cycle, far outpacing previous years.