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68 Cities, Counties, and States Will Increase Their Minimum Wage on January 1
As Trump calls affordability a “con job,” state and local governments are taking the lead on raising wages.
Democratic Leaders’ Cowardice Helped Pave Way for Trump. Can the Party Change?
Saving the US from autocracy means recognizing and overcoming the chokehold that Democratic leaders have on the party.
Trump Militarized Cities in ICE Crackdowns. Is Militarizing the Ballot Box Next?
Trump has put election deniers in charge of overseeing “election integrity” for the 2026 midterms.
Veto Record Belies “Progressive” Air of Dem Leaders’ Pick for Key Senate Race
Janet Mills has vetoed collective bargaining rights, wealth taxes, protections for renters, and tribal sovereignty laws.
US Progressives Accuse Trump of Interfering in Honduran Elections
Trump endorsed right-wing presidential candidate Nasry “Tito” Asfura and smeared his progressive opponent Rixi Moncada.
Is the Tide Starting to Turn Against AIPAC?
Backing AIPAC may now be a political liability for candidates facing progressive challengers in Democratic primaries.
Montana Has an Ambitious Plan to End Dark Money in Elections
Polls suggest 74 percent of voters in the state will back a ballot initiative to counter the effects of Citizens United.
In Chile’s Presidential Race, Communist Party Candidate Faces the Son of a Nazi
On November 16, Chileans will choose between communist Jeannette Jara Román and far right politician José Antonio Kast.
How Somerville Became the First US City to Vote to Divest From Israeli Apartheid
“I grew up here in the belly of the beast,” one organizer said. “I never imagined that this would be on the ballot.”
Supreme Court Will Decide If Mail-In Ballots Must Arrive by Election Day
The court is expected to hear arguments early next year and issue a ruling months before the crucial midterm elections.