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Election 2022


Over 800,000 Brazilians Sign Pro-Democracy Manifesto Amid Bolsonaro Coup Threat

"We face the risk of having to live through a dictatorship once again—and this is inconceivable," one of the proclamation's authors warned.

Brett Wilkins ·


Nebraska Abortion Ban 3 Votes Short Shows Why Midterms 'Matter So Damn Much'

"Poll after poll has shown that a majority of Nebraskans support abortion rights," said the state's Democratic Party chair. "But there are radical Republican senators that will keep trying to erode reproductive rights."

Julia Conley ·


The Frightening Wins of GOP Election Deniers

The Big Lie that the elec­tion was stolen from Trump has been pushed by power­ful politi­cians, start­ing with Trump himself. But it may be lead­ers closer to home who are the most dangerous to democracy's future.

Ian Vandewalker ·


Senate Barely Approves Scaled Back Legislation on Climate, Taxes, Healthcare

But thanks to Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), there was a huge, last-minute win for the private equity and hedge fund industries

Common Dreams staff ·


Fetterman Celebrates 1 Million Individual Donations Ahead of Return to Campaign Trail

"The total number of contributions is a major milestone that demonstrates Fetterman's unmatched and steady grassroots support across the commonwealth."

Julia Conley ·


'Alarming': Nearly 1/3 in US Worry About Violence, Intimidation at Polls

"The fear people are experiencing—especially Black people, Hispanic people, and young people—is a form of voter suppression that needs to be addressed before the election," said one expert.

Jessica Corbett ·


The Very Good People of Kansas

Kansans, like most Americans, know the difference between what should be left to personal choice and what should be public. But in its ardor to fuel the culture war, the GOP forgot.

Robert Reich ·


How to Stop the GOP From Killing Medicare, Social Security, and Us

The Republican Party is quite literally taking aim at the lives of low-income and working-class people of this country.

Thom Hartmann ·


Progressives See Midterm Hopes Rise on Kansas Voters' Defense of Abortion Rights

"Voters in Kansas just struck a blow to the Republican anti-choice movement. Now millions of people are counting on us to keep this momentum going, because—without question—abortion rights are on the ballot."

Brett Wilkins ·


Mandela Barnes Slams 'Self-Serving, Multimillionaire' Ron Johnson for Attack on Social Security, Medicare

"Wisconsinites pay into Social Security through a lifetime of hard work," said the state's Democratic Lt. Governor, "and they’re counting on this program and Medicare—but Ron Johnson just doesn't care."

Jon Queally ·

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