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Are Democrats Having Their Own MAGA Movement?

With only 562 days until the 2026 midterm elections, pundits have begun making predictions, and the Democrats' progressive wing has been very publicly asserting itself. In recent weeks, AOC and Bernie Sanders have held a series of high-profile rallies across the country, and activists have threatene

By Dan Sally

April 21, 2025

Are Democrats Having Their Own MAGA Movement?

In Oakland, Barbara Lee's RCV Strategy Seen as Critical to Mayoral Victory

In a dramatic shift following the April 15 special mayoral election in Oakland, former U.S. Representative Barbara Lee has been declared the winner, pulling into a commanding lead over former Councilmember Loren Taylor, as vote counting continues.

By Cara Brown McCormick

April 18, 2025

In Oakland, Barbara Lee's RCV Strategy Seen as Critical to Mayoral Victory

Sanders and AOC Wrap 'Fighting Oligarchy' Tour and Bernie Takes the Mic at Coachella

US Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrapped up their Fighting Oligarchy Tour on April 16, after a five-day, seven-stop sweep through the West that drew nearly 150,000 people—capping it off with an unexpected appearance by Sanders at the Coachella music festival.

By Cara Brown McCormick

April 18, 2025

Sanders and AOC Wrap 'Fighting Oligarchy' Tour and Bernie Takes the Mic at Coachella

Is Bernie Passing the Torch to AOC for the 2028 Presidential Election?

US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) continues to make waves in US politics. She is co-headlining rallies across the country with US Sen. Bernie Sanders as part of the "Fighting Oligarchy Tour," which has drawn large crowds even in GOP strongholds.

By Shawn Griffiths

April 17, 2025

Is Bernie Passing the Torch to AOC for the 2028 Presidential Election?

Forward Party Launches New Mexico Chapter after Open Primaries Success

A new party launched Tuesday in New Mexico following the passage of open primaries legislation in the state. The Forward Party, which advocates for reforms like open primaries, is seeking 3,500 signatures to gain minor party status.

By Shawn Griffiths

April 16, 2025

Forward Party Launches New Mexico Chapter after Open Primaries Success

Parental Proxy Voting Effort in Congress Gives Independent Voters Hope

It’s a bipartisan effort. Independent voters are tired of division and Congress’s inability to achieve results. We rarely see a bipartisan effort in Congress today because, in many respects, we are not allowed to witness it.

By Jason Pye

April 15, 2025

Parental Proxy Voting Effort in Congress Gives Independent Voters Hope

Believe It or Not, There Is Still a 2024 Election That Hasn't Been Called

It may be hard to believe, but as of April 2025, there is still one election in the US from the last election cycle that has not been called: the 2024 North Carolina Supreme Court election between incumbent Democrat Justice Allison Riggs and Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin.

By Shawn Griffiths

April 9, 2025

Believe It or Not, There Is Still a 2024 Election That Hasn't Been Called

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Declares Independent Bid for Re-Election to Skirt Ranked Choice Primary

Facing the risk of defeat in a competitive Democratic primary, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on April 3 that he is withdrawing from the June 24 ranked-choice contest and will instead collect signatures to run as an independent in the November 4 general election.

By Cara Brown McCormick

April 8, 2025

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Declares Independent Bid for Re-Election to Skirt Ranked Choice Primary

Same Election: Voter ID Wins Big; GOP Loses Big

Many have seen the story out of Wisconsin: Susan Crawford defied record-breaking spending by Super PACs to win the April 1 state Supreme Court election. “Crawford beat Musk,” is the headline after the world’s richest man poured millions into the race to defeat her, while liberal billionaires also op

By Cara Brown McCormick

April 3, 2025

Same Election: Voter ID Wins Big; GOP Loses Big

Cory Booker Just Delivered the Longest Senate Speech in US History

Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey made history with a marathon speech on the Senate floor, surpassing 24 hours in a sweeping protest against the policies of former President Donald Trump.

By Cara Brown McCormick

April 1, 2025

Cory Booker Just Delivered the Longest Senate Speech in US History

A House Divided: Minnesota Lawmakers Say Both Parties Will 'Alternate Gavel Daily'

The Minnesota House is once again evenly split at 67-67, following Democrat David Gottfried’s decisive victory in a special election held Tuesday night for House District 40B, representing Roseville and Shoreview.

By Cara Brown McCormick

March 17, 2025

A House Divided: Minnesota Lawmakers Say Both Parties Will 'Alternate Gavel Daily'

'Mr. No' Thomas Massie Threatened with Primary Challenge over Funding Stance

The US House was able to pass a continuing resolution in a party-line vote Tuesday to set up another government funding fight in six months and avoid a government shutdown.

By Shawn Griffiths

March 12, 2025

'Mr. No' Thomas Massie Threatened with Primary Challenge over Funding Stance