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Election 2022

biden-filibuster

The Nation Needs You, Mr. President, So Please Don't Run in 2024

It's time to create a grassroots groundswell that can compel Joe Biden to give public notice—preferably soon—that he won't provide an assist to Republican forces by trying to extend his presidency for another four years.

Norman Solomon ·

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman speaks at an event

After Latest Inflation Figures, Fetterman Slams Corporate Execs 'Raising Prices on Us'

"We need bold action NOW to make more shit in America, fix our broken supply chains, and take on corporate greed to bring down the cost of everything, for everyone."

Brett Wilkins ·

Chief Justice John Roberts shaking hands with former President Donald Trump

Analysis Details How Anti-Democratic Supreme Court Has 'Hit Rock Bottom'

"The Court's track record on democracy is particularly woeful and concerning, given that a strong democracy is essential to a functioning America."

Jon Queally ·

Cortez Masto on the campaign trail

Hating Electoral Politics But Doing It Anyway in the Shadow of Roe's Reversal

You don't always get to choose the terrain you're fighting on.

Rebecca Gordon ·

Support of Donald Trump wearing a Donald Trump t-shirt

The Dangerous Rise of the Gullible American Cynic

More and more Americans will believe anything and everything—except facts, evidence, and logic.

Mike Lofgren ·

Jan. 6 Hearing

Let's Be Clear: The Battle Before Us Is Democracy vs. Autocracy

America needs a national pro-democracy movement to stop the anti-democracy movement now underway.

Robert Reich ·

Bolsonaro military

House Dems Call for Suspension of Aid if Brazilian Military Attempts Election Coup

Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's far-right president, has said he may not accept the results of this October's presidential contest if he loses.

Brett Wilkins ·

Joe Biden with his head bowed.

Where Is Joe? This Crisis of Democracy Demands a Leader, Not a Lame Duck

It's a serious handicap for an elected leader to be considered a lame duck. Far worse, though, for the "leader" to be considered just plain lame.

Jim Hightower ·

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

'Fight for Us Goddamnit': Frustration Grows Over Biden Fecklessness Amid GOP Destruction

"We simply cannot make promises, hector people to vote, and then refuse to use our full power when they do," said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Julia Conley ·

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman speaks at an event

Fetterman Calls for Assault Weapons Ban After July 4th Parade Massacre

The Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's open U.S. Senate seat also demanded the prosecution of "gun dealers whose weapons routinely wind up at crime scenes."

Jake Johnson ·

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