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Progressives Tell Biden to Cancel All Student Debt as He Weighs $10k Plan
“End this silly nonsense of exploiting our children and grandchildren,” wrote Rashida Tlaib. “End student debt now.”
Democratic Leadership Sided With Corporatists to Fight Progressives in Primaries
Super PACs, corporatist Dems and oligarchs tried to shut out the voices of the people in these races, says Nina Turner.
Progressive Leader Nina Turner Loses Ohio Election to Establishment Incumbent
Rep. Shontel Brown, boosted by torrents of super PAC spending, defeated Turner in the Democratic primary.
Biden Urged to Cancel Student Debt During Super Bowl at “Student Debt Stadium”
Bernie Sanders and Nina Turner called for debt cancellation during Super Bowl at stadium named for student loan company.
Nina Turner Announces Run for Congress in Likely Rematch Against Shontel Brown
Turner ran on a progressive platform last year but was defeated by establishment-backed Rep. Shontel Brown.
$18 Minimum Wage May Soon Be on the Ballot in California
Progressive activist Joe Sanberg has pledged to fund the signature campaign to get the initiative on the ballot.
Corporate Media Obscures Role of PAC Money in Driving Nina Turner’s Defeat
Corporate pundits are pushing the misleading notion that voters prefer moderate over progressive policy platforms.
Nina Turner Says “Our Justice Journey Continues” After Conceding Defeat
At press time, Turner trailed establishment opponent Shontel Brown by just under six percentage points.
Bernie Sanders Headlines Rally for Nina Turner Ahead of Primary Election in Ohio
The Cleveland rally also featured Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and public intellectual Cornel West.
Nina Turner Opponent Facing Potential Ethics Probe for $17 Million in Contracts
Shontel Brown voted in 2017 to award a company closely affiliated with her partner $17 million in contracts.