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‘We won’t be silent anymore’: Poor People’s Campaign speaks to Congress
June 14, 2018Their aim, as Rev. Barber made clear, was not to get applause, but to make the nation weep at the crisis of poverty in one of the richest countries in the world.
Read moreProgressives take on regular Democrats in Maryland primaries
June 12, 2018Groups supporting Ben Jealous “represent a cross-section of Maryland’s Democratic primary electorate which is heavily comprised of black voters, union members, and progressive white voters,” their statement said.
Read moreAs Republicans resist, labor tackles comprehensive immigration reform
June 8, 2018While Republicans wheel and deal in secret with most of them trying to sabotage immigration reform, the labor movement is tackling the issue out in the open.
Read moreElection results: Mixed results for progressives, confusion in California
June 6, 2018The slew of primary elections on June 5 produced mixed results for progressives, and cases of confusion in the mega-state of California.
Read moreGOP a vehicle for far right in Virginia elections
June 4, 2018There's a chance to flip some GOP seats in Virginia, but turnout will be key. Will it be high enough to overcome the inevitable vote suppression effort in Republican-run areas?
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