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This Washington State Ballot Measure Fights for Both Jobs and Climate Justice

This Washington State Ballot Measure Fights for Both Jobs and Climate Justice This Washington State Ballot Measure Fights for Both Jobs and Climate Justice

Initiative 1631 would put a carbon fee on big polluters, using the revenue to invest in clean energy and protections for workers in fossil-fuel industries.

Jul 20, 2018 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

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Progressive Insurgents Are Propelling Democrats Into the Future Progressive Insurgents Are Propelling Democrats Into the Future

Democrats would be wise to embrace the passion that progressive insurgents are bringing to the fight. 

Jul 10, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Will Red-State Protests Spark Electoral Change?

Will Red-State Protests Spark Electoral Change? Will Red-State Protests Spark Electoral Change?

After nearly a decade of Republican anti-tax “experiments,” voters appear fed up with being the guinea pigs.

Jul 5, 2018 / Feature / Bryce Covert

‘These Kids Are Watching Their Parents Die’

‘These Kids Are Watching Their Parents Die’ ‘These Kids Are Watching Their Parents Die’

For children growing up in the shadow of the opioid crisis, public schools have become the safety net of last resort.

Jul 3, 2018 / Feature / Zoë Carpenter

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Ben Jealous Is Ready to Make Maryland America’s Laboratory of Democracy Ben Jealous Is Ready to Make Maryland America’s Laboratory of Democracy

The former NAACP head’s big win in a key gubernatorial primary sets him up as a Democrat who can run and win with a bold progressive vision.

Jun 29, 2018 / John Nichols

Poor People's Campaign

The Poor People’s Campaign Is Just Getting Started The Poor People’s Campaign Is Just Getting Started

Meet three leaders—an 83-year-old labor activist, a mom from Appalachia, and a homeless community organizer—who are trying to flip the dominant narrative of poverty in America.

Jun 25, 2018 / Greg Kaufmann

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Ben Jealous Shakes Up Maryland Politics Ben Jealous Shakes Up Maryland Politics

The former head of the NAACP is running for governor on a progressive platform that’s won endorsements from Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, and The Baltimore Sun.

Jun 25, 2018 / John Nichols

Want to Reduce the Number of People in Prison? Stop Sentencing So Many People to Prison.

Want to Reduce the Number of People in Prison? Stop Sentencing So Many People to Prison. Want to Reduce the Number of People in Prison? Stop Sentencing So Many People to Prison.

How sentencing reform could drastically reduce the number of people behind bars in California.

Jun 22, 2018 / Scott Graves and Steven Bliss

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Scott Walker Is Donald Trump’s Most Dangerous Enabler Scott Walker Is Donald Trump’s Most Dangerous Enabler

When other Republicans challenged Trump’s cruelty on immigration, the governor of Wisconsin made himself the president’s willing accomplice.

Jun 22, 2018 / John Nichols

David Garcia’s Bid for Governor Is the Key to Turning Arizona Blue

David Garcia’s Bid for Governor Is the Key to Turning Arizona Blue David Garcia’s Bid for Governor Is the Key to Turning Arizona Blue

Like Stacey Abrams in Georgia, Garcia has the potential to turn out the rising electorate.

Jun 21, 2018 / Steve Phillips

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