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Wisconsin Democrats Push for Abortion Referendum in Upcoming Spring Election
Since the end of "Roe v. Wade" last summer, an abortion statute from 1849 has banned nearly all abortions in Wisconsin.
Democrats’ New House Leader Has Record of Defending Human Rights Violations
Hakeem Jeffries’s support for the Israeli right wing is a blow to the party’s progressive base.
Democrats Are Making a Devil’s Bargain on Pentagon Funding. It’s Not Paying Off.
Progressives can’t win unless Pentagon spending is put on the chopping block.
“A Giveaway to the Rich”: Progressives Slam Omnibus Retirement Provisions
“A multibillion-dollar tax cut for the rich should not be the last act of a Democratic Congress," said one critic.
Jewish Groups Say GOP, Not Ilhan Omar, Is Pushing Antisemitism
Jewish American groups defended Rep. Ilhan Omar after McCarthy accused the lawmaker of antisemitism.
Progressives Vow to “Replace Sinema” After Arizona Senator Ditches Democrats
Arizona activists say they will back a Democratic challenger against Kyrsten Sinema if she runs for reelection in 2024.
Critics Slam Sinema for Leaving Democratic Party Days After Warnock’s Win
Sinema's move may impact the power balance in the closely divided Senate, depending on which party caucus she joins.
Biden Wants to Block Presidential Primary Challenge From the Left Ahead of 2024
The 2024 Democratic presidential candidate should be chosen by voters, not imposed by the DNC.
Progressives Say Congress Must Raise Debt Limit Now to Protect Social Programs
Republicans could use a fight over the debt ceiling next year as leverage to push cuts on Social Security and Medicare.
Actually, Democrats Didn’t “Win” the Midterms
The midterms were a condemnation of moderates. Progressives need a horizon beyond the preservation of the status quo.