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Corporate News Conveniently Piles Blame for Virginia on Progressives
In the aftermath of Virginia, congressional progressives were offered once again as a scapegoat for Democratic failure.
India Walton’s Mayoral Defeat in Buffalo Sets Dangerous Precedents for the Left
Byron Brown’s victory is a grim lesson about the lengths to which power will go to protect profit and capital.
Democratic Incumbent Governor Murphy Squeezes Out Win in New Jersey
Polling had suggested that Phil Murphy would win by a much wider margin.
Voters Will Punish Democrats If They Don’t Deliver on Their Promises
Disappointing election results for Democrats are tied to their inability to pass major legislation in Washington.
Virginia Gubernatorial Winner Encapsulates the Worst Elements of the Modern GOP
Everything about the race was awful, and establishment Democrats deserve plenty of blame for Glenn Youngkin's win.
Dems Walk Out as North Carolina GOP Picks Jan. 6 Participant to Fill Vacant Seat
Dozens of Democratic lawmakers refused to take part in the vote to appoint Donnie Loftis to a state representative seat.
Joe Manchin “Does Not Get to Dictate the Future,” Says Cori Bush
Bush called Manchin's opposition to the Build Back Better Act “anti-Black, anti-child, anti-woman, and anti-immigrant.”
Chomsky: Build Back Better Fiasco Exposes How Both Parties Serve Corporate Power
Failure of Biden’s efforts to reshape federal priorities will have a terrible human cost and hand the GOP a weapon.
Here’s How Conservatives Can Be Convinced to Blame Big Oil for Climate Change
After learning that many companies were aware of climate change as early as 1977, some Republicans changed their mind.
The Centerpiece of the Build Back Better Climate Plan Has Been Stripped Out
The Democrats’ compromises are better than nothing but far less than what is needed to meet the climate crisis.