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Democratic Divide: New Progressives in the Party at Odds With the Establishment
Author Ryan Grim's new book discusses the contemporary divide within the Democratic Party.
AOC Calls for Ban on Revolving Door for Lawmakers Who Become Lobbyists
A Public Citizen analysis shows that two-thirds of recently departed lawmakers are now K Street lobbyists.
It’s Too Late for a Green New Deal; Can Other Radical Plans Work?
We no longer have the time or the carbon budget left for a gradual transition to renewables.
AOC and Warren Have Some Tough Questions for Mnuchin About Sears’s Collapse
The lawmakers expressed concern about Mnuchin's “financial engineering and potentially illegal activity.”
Even GOP Voters Are Applauding AOC and Sanders for Taking on Lenders
A new politics is taking shape around consumer rights that transcends party lines.
What People in Kentucky Coal Country Really Think About a Green New Deal
Residents across the state have said they will not wait around for their sluggish politicians to act.
A Green New Deal Must Prioritize Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative farming has the potential to heal our planet by creating a massive carbon sink.
Affirming the Paris Accord Is Good — But Democrats Must Do Much More
While the U.K. declared a climate emergency, Democrats in the U.S. remain splintered around climate policy.
Noam Chomsky Says the Green New Deal Is Exactly the Right Idea
Activists are launching a nationwide tour Thursday to build support for the Green New Deal.
Pelosi Says Democrats Must “Hold the Center,” Snubs AOC Wing of Party
The most powerful Democrat dismisses the new progressive members of Congress.