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Tariq Ali on UK Elections, Jeremy Corbyn and the Rise of the Extreme Right
Activist, filmmaker and author Tariq Ali says the Conservative Party has been “taken over by the extreme right wing."

AOC Raised More Money Than Any Other House Democrat in Third Quarter
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's reelection campaign is a testament to the power of grassroots fundraising.

Why Do Two of the Whitest States Vote First for Presidential Candidates?
The U.S. is becoming more diverse, but the nomination process remains heavily weighted toward Iowa and New Hampshire.

Did the Contested Kentucky Election Reveal Republicans’ Strategy for 2020?
Legislatures could simply ignore voters and appoint presidential electors.

Seattle Voters Rebuke Amazon, Re-Elect Socialist Kshama Sawant
Sawant has been re-elected in a race that pitted her against Amazon -- Seattle’s largest private employer.

In These Three Races, the Establishment Fought Hard — and Still Lost
Progressive agendas carry the day in Seattle and San Francisco despite establishment money and endorsements.

Bolivian President Evo Morales Resigns After Army Calls for His Ouster
Bolivia’s vice president also resigned Sunday, as did the head of the Bolivian Senate and the lower house.

Donald Trump Lost Tuesday’s Elections
If Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Gordon Sondland are any indication, Trump should be worried.

Palestinians Could Have Historic Influence in Israel’s Next Government
A coalition of major non-Zionist political parties exceeded expectations in September's snap election.

Trump Is Spreading Fear Because He Fears Impeachment
Trump's thirst for causing damage is equaled only by his power to do so.