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Pressure Builds for Senate Democrats to Stonewall Bills That Don’t End Shutdown
At least 10 senators have publicly vowed to stand with the progressive grassroots and block legislation.
Democrats Push to End Shutdown Without Funding for Wall
House Democrats passed a package of bills that would reopen the federal government without meeting Trump’s demand.
House Democrats Release Sweeping Legislation to Drain the Swamp
The bill would promote public financing of elections, reduce the influence of dark money and strengthen voting rights.
Biggest Threat to Single-Payer? Democrat Support for a Public Option.
The next big fight for single-payer will be with Democrats who are pushing weaker policies.
Nancy Pelosi Kicks Off Year by Picking a Fight With Progressives
Progressive Democrats announced their opposition to Pelosi's proposed legislative rules.
The Left Is on a Roll, and Trump Is Beatable in 2020
The left is strong and Trump is impeachable and beatable. Should we dare to hope for a big change in 2020?
It’s Not Too Soon to Look at the 2020 Senate Picture
Can the Democrats take control of the Senate in 2020?
Elizabeth Warren Announces 2020 Presidential Run
Warren, 69, is one of many high-profile Democrats who have long been expected to challenge Trump's re-election.
2018 Saw a Spate of Partisan Attacks on State Courts
This year, lawmakers in at least 18 states considered at least 60 bills that would have diminished the judiciary.
Federal Court’s Affordable Care Act Ruling Bolsters Case for Medicare for All
The ongoing court battles over the law are likely to proceed eventually to the Supreme Court.