State and Local Elections

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If You Can’t Speak English, Good Luck Voting in Trump’s America If You Can’t Speak English, Good Luck Voting in Trump’s America

The Department of Justice has left millions of voters who need language help without government protection.    

Oct 29, 2020 / Richard Salame

Brett Kavanaugh and Donald Trump

Brett Kavanaugh Prepares to Upend Election Rules to Benefit Donald Trump Brett Kavanaugh Prepares to Upend Election Rules to Benefit Donald Trump

In a footnote to a concurrence that restricted vote counting in Wisconsin, the justice included an ominous reference to Bush v. Gore.

Oct 27, 2020 / John Nichols and Joan Walsh

Wake Up and Smell the Cheetos

Wake Up and Smell the Cheetos Wake Up and Smell the Cheetos

Public intervention. Phone booth, Rivington and Allen Streets, NYC 2020.

Oct 27, 2020 / OppArt / Maia Lorian

Vote for What You Believe In

Vote for What You Believe In Vote for What You Believe In

Words of optimism.

Oct 26, 2020 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Three members of Reclaim RI speak at an event.

Progressive Democrats Sweep Rhode Island Progressive Democrats Sweep Rhode Island

Challengers from the left ousted eight incumbents in the state’s Democratic primaries, and five more won open seats.

Oct 26, 2020 / Julia Rock and Harry August

Dianne Feinstein Demonstrates Why Democratic Challenges to Democratic Incumbents Are Necessary

Dianne Feinstein Demonstrates Why Democratic Challenges to Democratic Incumbents Are Necessary Dianne Feinstein Demonstrates Why Democratic Challenges to Democratic Incumbents Are Necessary

The California senator’s praise for the disastrous Amy Coney Barrett confirmation process played into Republican hands.

Oct 23, 2020 / John Nichols

Progressives Won’t Wait for Biden to Set the Course

Progressives Won’t Wait for Biden to Set the Course Progressives Won’t Wait for Biden to Set the Course

If Biden plans to fulfill his campaign trail promise that he’ll be the “most progressive president since FDR,” he’ll have to help lead the push for progressive policies.

Oct 19, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

Sinking Presidency

Sinking Presidency Sinking Presidency

The candidate’s yard sign?

Oct 17, 2020 / OppArt / Leonard Stokes

A Red Zone Grows in Brooklyn

A Red Zone Grows in Brooklyn A Red Zone Grows in Brooklyn

To confront the rising Covid-19 caseload, New York City has to rebuild trust, with aid and sympathy for the affected communities in all their Jewish (and non-Jewish) diversity.

Oct 15, 2020 / Ross Perlin

Tree of Knowledge

Tree of Knowledge Tree of Knowledge

Encouraging people to vote.

Oct 15, 2020 / OppArt / Hooked Hands

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