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This Rising Leftist Party Hopes to Turn Back Germany’s Fascist Wave
The leftist Die Linke party won the most votes in Berlin, even as the far right AfD won a state election in the north.
Trump Administration Faces Second Lawsuit to Keep ICE Agents Away From Polls
Groups argue federal law prohibits “armed men” at election sites, and agents’ presence causes voter intimidation.
AIPAC’s Network Has Already Spent $67.2 Million to Shape the Midterm Elections
The giant influx from American Israel Public Affairs Committee PACs is a case study in money distorting politics.
Sen. Ed Markey Prevails Against Primary Challenger Seth Moulton
The successful incumbent, who turned 80 during the campaign, co-authored the Green New Deal and backs Medicare for All.
New Yorkers Are Pushing Their State to Stop Investing Millions in Israel Bonds
New York’s comptroller invested over $100 million in Israel Bonds since 2023. A movement is building to stop this.
Nevada Governor Endorsed Data Centers Days After AI Investor Donated $1 Million
The revelation comes as the driest state in the nation grapples with data centers’ enormous resource demands.
Trump Is Once Again Weaponing the Postal Service to Try to Undermine Mail Voting
Millions could be disenfranchised with less than 70 days left before the midterms, says journalist Ari Berman.
SCOTUS Lifts an Injunction on Trump’s Mailed Ballot Rules, But Hurdles Remain
The Supreme Court’s ruling will not be the final word on the president’s executive order.
El-Sayed’s GOP Opponent Attended 3 AIPAC-Hosted Fundraisers in 1 Day
The Michigan GOP candidate has reportedly asked AIPAC not to openly back his campaign, wary of its image.
Jeffries Secretly Met With Kushner to Find “Common Ground” on Immigration
Meanwhile, Jeffries has made statements that may isolate left-wing members of his caucus in recent weeks.