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Elections

It’s Time to Close the Loopholes That Are Harming the 2020 Election
H.R. 1 would make it easier to vote, transform campaign financing and ban partisan gerrymandering.

Trump’s Harsh Iran Policy Helped Hardliners Win Iran’s Elections
Reformists who advocate closer ties with the U.S. were eliminated as a significant parliamentary force.

Tuesday Showed Establishment Is Still Powerful and the Castle Walls Are High
Biden’s resurrection shows the old levers of power are still there to be used.

The Broader Democratic Socialist Program Won Over Culinary Workers
Many members of the Culinary Workers Union believe Sanders can unite voters over issues other than health care.

Thousands Are Taking the Streets to Protest Suspension of Dominican Elections
Protesters are now demanding an independent investigation into what happened in the local elections.

Last Night’s Debate Was Like Being Trapped Inside a Headache
An old-fashioned TV test signal would have been more informative, and far less grating.

The Establishment Now Has Three Horses in the Race — and None Won New Hampshire
Turns out “socialist” isn’t such a bad word anymore.

The Iowa Caucus Has Choked Itself to Death at Last
Thanks for nothing, Iowa.

Is Hillary Clinton Running for President Again? Sure Seems Like It.
Is Clinton hoping for a brokered convention so she can offer herself up as the “reasonable” compromise candidate?

Don’t Be Surprised If Biden’s Iraq War Vote Eats Him Alive Tonight
Biden will be sharing the stage with Bernie Sanders, who did the right thing when Biden did not.