In 2024, the most progressive Democrats in the House face attacks from several directions.
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Upset House Loss Is a Major Progressive Disappointment in Rhode Island
Aaron Regunberg, the front-runner as recently as two weeks ago, lost to Biden administration official Gabe Amo. What went wrong?
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Peer Into the Dark Money Abyss
While much of the funding to the ‘dark money’ behemoths tied to the leaders of Congress remains a mystery, a review of corporate disclosures reveals more of the companies that have donated.
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Nursing Home Bosses Lavish Campaign Money on Florida
Lawmakers, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, have been enriched by a powerful crop of out-of-state owners seeking carve-outs for their industry.
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Gallego Opposes Progressives on Cutting Pentagon Budget
In repeated votes, Gallego has sided against amendments from his Progressive Caucus colleagues that would have reduced the Department of Defense budget by 10 percent.
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In Oregon, a Rural Populist Pushes the Grassroots to Its Limits
Jamie McLeod-Skinner ousted a seven-term incumbent—now comes the hard part.
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‘Voters Are Lethargic’: A Missing Economic Message in New York
Ignoring the cost-of-living crisis, plus the erosion of Democratic Party infrastructure under Gov. Cuomo, means an uncomfortably close race in New York.
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AIPAC Echoes Republicans’ Crime Messaging in Pennsylvania
After failing to stop Democrat Summer Lee’s primary bid, the pro-Israel group is now helping Republicans put the seat into play.
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Crypto PAC Questionnaire Claims Bitcoin Mining Is Good for the Environment
A rare glimpse at how PACs communicate with candidates reveals the types of ideas policymakers are pressured into believing.
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Progressive Orgs Jump In for Jamie McLeod-Skinner
Led by Fight Corporate Monopolies’ new super PAC, progressive groups are making a late bid to support the populist House candidate running against a wealthy health care executive.