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Why Is AIPAC So Desperate to Defeat Summer Lee?

Why Is AIPAC So Desperate to Defeat Summer Lee? Why Is AIPAC So Desperate to Defeat Summer Lee?

The group tried to defeat the Pennsylvania progressive in her primary by saying she was a bad Democrat. Now it’s spending heavily to help a Republican beat her.

Nov 4, 2022 / John Nichols

Kamala Harris at a Kathy Hochul rally

Governor Kathy Hochul Summons the Feminist Cavalry. Did She Need To? Governor Kathy Hochul Summons the Feminist Cavalry. Did She Need To?

I can’t imagine she’ll lose to Trump-hugging, election-denying Lee Zeldin, but…

Nov 4, 2022 / Joan Walsh

New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaking

Vote the Working Families Party Line Vote the Working Families Party Line

Signal your support for a more economically fair and inclusive New York.

Nov 4, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

These Republicans Have a Plan: Rig Things So They “Never Lose Another Election”

These Republicans Have a Plan: Rig Things So They “Never Lose Another Election” These Republicans Have a Plan: Rig Things So They “Never Lose Another Election”

Putting election deniers in charge of statehouses will not end well for democracy.

Nov 3, 2022 / John Nichols

Stacey Abrams at a podium at a voter rally

Could Challenges to Individual Votes Swing the Outcome in Georgia? Could Challenges to Individual Votes Swing the Outcome in Georgia?

Georgia law allows an individual or political group to scan election rolls and look for “suspicious” data, and challenge votes. And over 65,000 challenges have already been made.

Nov 3, 2022 / Joan Walsh

In This Time of “Polycrisis,” the Midterms Are More Critical Than Ever

In This Time of “Polycrisis,” the Midterms Are More Critical Than Ever In This Time of “Polycrisis,” the Midterms Are More Critical Than Ever

The world’s multiplying crises must be addressed. The question is by whom.

Nov 1, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Pamela Price

Can a District Attorney Dismantle Mass Incarceration and Fight for Gender Justice? Can a District Attorney Dismantle Mass Incarceration and Fight for Gender Justice?

Civil rights lawyer and anti-carceral feminist Pamela Price might just win the Alameda County DA seat—but can she resolve its contradictions?

Nov 1, 2022 / Piper French

Gun Rights Iowa

In Iowa, Voters Set Their Sights on Gun Rights In Iowa, Voters Set Their Sights on Gun Rights

Gun control advocates say a November ballot initiative will make regulations impossible. But the Supreme Court may have already made that a reality.

Nov 1, 2022 / StudentNation / Nina Baker

Police commander points to body camera

How to Talk About Public Safety How to Talk About Public Safety

It’s not an either/or proposition. 

Oct 31, 2022 / Svante Myrick

Good News Alert: Democrats Might Actually Flip the Michigan Legislature

Good News Alert: Democrats Might Actually Flip the Michigan Legislature Good News Alert: Democrats Might Actually Flip the Michigan Legislature

What’s their secret sauce? Support for public education.

Oct 28, 2022 / Jennifer C. Berkshire

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