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Has the Democratic Party Given Up on Florida?

Alexandra Martinez / Prism Dec 1, 2022 Grassroots organizers in cite abysmal funding, lack of institutional support, and scare tactic advertising as the root causes for Florida’s midterm election ‘red tsunami.’ Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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Herschel Walker, South Park, and the Prius

Kate Yoder / Grist Nov 28, 2022 Why do Republicans defend polluting vehicles? Because Democrats love the saintly Prius. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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The Compassion of Wilma Mankiller

Julie Reed / The Conversation Nov 23, 2022 Wilma Mankiller gained support by exemplifying gadugi—a Cherokee word that means working together collectively for the benefit of the whole community. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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How Low-income Voters Shaped the Midterm Elections

Shailly Gupta Barnes / Other Words Nov 17, 2022 Visions for living wages, health care, housing, and more beginning to take shape. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Deaf to History’s Questions

Andrew Bacevich / TomDispatch Nov 16, 2022 Donald Trump is a physical manifestation of the collective fears and fantasies to which Americans of all political persuasions have in recent years become susceptible. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

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How the News Media Should Cover Trump’s Run for President

Thomas E. Patterson / The Conversation Nov 16, 2022 Trump is to reporters as honey is to bears. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Bring On the Donald

Martina Moneke / Truthdig Nov 14, 2022 Democratic strategists are chomping at the bit for Trump to run in 2024, saying that his brand of wacky, violent, and dangerous extremism would provide an easier foil to run against. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

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How Ron DeSantis Blew Up Black-Held Congressional Districts

Joshua Kaplan / ProPublica Nov 10, 2022 DeSantis's commandeering of the redistricting process may ultimately have the most long-lasting consequences. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

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Summer Lee and Maxwell Frost Among New Progressive Champions Heading to U.S. House

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Nov 10, 2022 A number of newly elected progressives from across the country are poised to join the "Squad" of left-wing champions in the U.S. House following Tuesday's midterm elections. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

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Voters in Deep Red South Dakota Approve Medicaid Expansion

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Nov 9, 2022 Defying their right-wing political leaders, South Dakota voters approved a constitutional amendment to expand the state's Medicaid program. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

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America’s election systems are more than just machines

Amel Ahmed / The Conversation Nov 8, 2022 When people think about making elections secure, they often think about voting machines, cybersecurity and mechanical threats. They don’t think about people. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Big Oil Spent $13 Million to Boost Republicans in These 3 Toss-Up Senate Races

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Nov 8, 2022 The oil and gas industry, which has seen its profits explode over the past year, is one of many corporate interests investing heavily in the 2022 races, which have massive implications for democracy and the planet. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )