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Cuomo Defeats Nixon, but Progressives Crush Democrats in New York
Progressive New Yorkers turned out in record numbers on Thursday.
Voters Have to Remain Vigilant to Make Sure They Are on the Rolls
Voting rights legal expert John Powers discusses voter suppression.
How Organizers Made Survivors’ Incarceration an Issue in the Cuomo/Nixon Race
Mariame Kaba explains how sentence commutation gained prominence in this high-profile gubernatorial race.
Brett Kavanaugh Is a Threat to Racial Justice and Voting Rights
The fate of the Voting Rights Act hangs in the balance.
How Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum Won With Grassroots Activism
Phillip Agnew and Charlene Carruthers discuss their work with Gillum.
Democratic Women Candidates Benefit From Surge in Donations From Female Donors
An analysis of Federal Election Commission data shows female candidates tend to benefit most from female donors.
In Historic Upset, Progressive Andrew Gillum Wins Florida Nomination
Gillum rode grassroots enthusiasm for his Medicare-for-All platform to victory in the gubernatorial primary.
A Black Texas Mother Is Facing Over Five Years in Prison for Voting in 2016
Crystal Mason voted in the 2016 presidential election despite having a past felony conviction.
Republicans Prepare for Worst-Case Scenario After Midterms
Republicans fear a wide range of investigations in a Democratic Congress. But impeachment? Probably not.
Southern Cities Are Passing Paid Sick Leave, but Republicans Aren’t Allowing It
Texas advocates for paid sick leave haven’t given up hope.