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As Sanders Endorses Clinton, How Far Left Has He Pushed the Democratic Party Platform?
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is expected to endorse former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today.
Pro-Fracking, Pro-Colonialism, Anti-Single Payer: Democratic Party Platform Disappoints
Progressives vow to “take the fight to Philadelphia” and battle for stronger platform at Democratic Party convention.
The Need to Recognize the Reality of the Israeli Occupation
Reality has moved way beyond just recognizing Palestinians are there. We need to hear their voices.
The Democrats Ignore the 500-Pound Lobbyist in the Room
As party members meet to approve a new platform, they pay little attention to the industry that's destroying government and politics.
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How Political Megadonors Can Give Almost $500,000 With a Single Check
Deep-pocketed megadonors are more valuable than theyu2019ve ever been.
Hillary Clinton’s VP Short List Is Short on Progressives
While Sen. Elizabeth Warren remains an unlikely choice, Clinton's other potential picks include centrists Tim Kaine and Julian Castro.
The US Needs a New Peace Movement — No Matter Who Wins in November
Another escalation, especially in Syria, is the present danger.
It’s Time to Wake Up About the Democratic Party
While we are right to fear what a Trump presidency could mean for this country, we are mistaken to think that a Clinton presidency would be any safer.
Democratic Party Platform Committee Supports a Wall Street Tax
By linking the tax to the need for funding for free higher education at public universities, Bernie Sanders made the tax even more popular.
Has the Fracking Industry Already Won the 2016 Election?
As is often the case, the people in the US lost out because of the influence that money has over our politics.