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Socialism on the Campaign Trail
Socialist Party leader Eugene Debs provides an inspiring example of how revolutionaries participate in elections.
Leftist Opponent Speaks Out After Loss to Right-Wing Politician in Colombia
Gustavo Petro discusses more.
Fueling Fears of a Changing US Is the GOP’s Midterm Strategy
Laura Ingraham’s “demographic changes” rant is a rallying cry to Trump’s base.
The Coming Thunder of the Climate Change Voter
A newly motivated bloc of climate voters will have their say in November.
Republicans Say They’ll Target Obamacare if GOP Wins the Midterms
Republicans want to repeal Obamacare even as support for the legislation is at an all-time high.
Federal Judge Issues Game-Changing Ruling on Dark Money
Some say this could lead to “significantly more transparency” in elections.
KochPAC Rarely Gives Money to US House Democrats…Except to These Four
These Koch-backed Democrats include those who oppose environmental regulation and deny climate change.
Citizenship Through the Eyes of Those Who Have Lost the Right to Vote
Millions of US citizens cannot vote because they have been convicted of a felony.
Women of Color Are Finding Support When They Run for Office
How winning campaigns are working to overcome the sexism and racism that nonwhite candidates face.
How Facebook and Surveillance Capitalism Empower Authoritarianism
On Tuesday, Facebook said it had removed 32 fake accounts set up to influence the midterm elections.