Election 2019

Democratic Victory in Virginia Paves Way for Final Approval of Equal Rights Amendment
After Racist Attacks, Former Refugee Makes History as First Somali-American Elected to City Council in Lewiston, Maine
Julia Conley, staff writer
"You might smear us. You might hurl racist attacks at us. But we will always rise up to serve our communities."
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'Sweet Justice': Juli Briskman, Who Lost Her Job After Flipping Off Trump, Unseats GOP Incumbent on County Board
Eoin Higgins, staff writer
The iconic shot of Juli Briskman giving the Trump motorcade the finger in October 2017.
"She flipped off the president, got fired, and now got elected."
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With Lori Lightfoot's 'Historic, Hopeful Victory' in Chicago Mayoral Race, Progressives Vow to Hold Her Accountable
Jessica Corbett, staff writer
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"Chicago elected a new mayor out of a desire for bold and progressive ideas,...
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