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2024 Election
Walz’s Climate Record Is Complicated by Coziness With Fossil Fuel Companies
Though Tim Walz has been embraced by many in the climate movement, his record on Line 3 haunts him.
Biden’s DNC Speech Praises Harris, But Mostly Focuses on Himself — and Trump
“We need to preserve our democracy in 2024,” Biden said to DNC delegates, backing Kamala Harris for president.
DNC Swarms With Police as Activists March for Palestine, Reproductive Rights
Democrats arriving in Chicago were greeted with anger over aid to Israel and failure to protect abortion rights.
Here’s What You Need to Know Before the Democratic National Convention Begins
The Democratic National Convention will last from Monday, August 19 until Thursday, August 22.
Trump’s 2024 Slate Sees Return of 5 of Pennsylvania’s “Fake Electors” From 2020
One elections expert said those who participated in a 2020 elector scheme shouldn’t be allowed to do so again this year.
These Billionaires Are Donating Big in 2024 Election to Advance Their Interests
From Christian nationalists to fossil fuel barons, they are using their fortunes to pursue policies that impact us all.
Harris Unveils Economic Agenda With New Child Tax Credit and Medical Debt Relief
Progressives praised the agenda as a step forward, but urged action to tackle the root causes of economic inequality.
Harris’s 4-Year Housing Plan Will Target Predatory Wall Street Landlords
In recent months, progressives and tenant organizers have worked to make housing central to the 2024 campaign.
Universal Health Care Was Big on the 2020 Democratic Platform. Where Is It Now?
Democrats ran on health care in 2020. In this year’s draft platform, it gets a handful of bullet points.
Trump Has “Blessed” Secret Behind the Scenes Project 2025 Work, Co-Author Says
Trump has “blessed” the organization working behind the scenes on hundreds of executive orders, should he win again.