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50+ DNC Leaders Urge Biden to Lift Sanctions and Rejoin Iran Nuclear Deal

"As Democrats, we must put diplomacy at the center of our foreign policy and prove that America fulfills its commitments as a responsible actor on the world stage," says Rep. Barbara Lee, who signed the letter.
Jessica Corbett ·
Negotiations to restore the Iran nuclear deal were held in Vienna on April 15, 2021. (Photo: E.U. Delegation in Vienna/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Former Ohio state Sen. Nina Turner (D) speaks before Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders takes the stage for a town hall discussion about health care on July 25, 2019 in Los Angeles. (Photo: David McNew/Getty Images)

Justice Democrats Endorses Nina Turner for Congress Based on Record of 'Fighting to Uplift' Working People

Brett Wilkins ·

James Holt and Nicole Smith-Holt held a picture of their son Alec—who died in 2017 at age 26 after rationing his insulin—at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul after state representatives passed the Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act on April 14, 2020. (Photo: John Autey/MediaNews Group/St. Paul Pioneer Press via Getty Images)

Big Pharma Trade Group Blasted as 'Morally Bankrupt' for Suing to Block Minnesota Insulin Affordability Law

Jessica Corbett ·

Climate activists protested outside ExxonMobil's annual meeting of shareholders in Irving, Texas.

In Minnesota, Ellison Announces Climate Lawsuit Against Exxon, Koch, and API

Andrea Germanos ·

'More Questions Than Answers' as Ellison Follows Denial of Abuse Accusations With Silence

Julia Conley ·

'Historic' Step in Fight for Universal Healthcare: Over 60 House Democrats to Launch Medicare for All Caucus

"With polls showing increasing support for Medicare for all, and new signs every day of a system that is out of control, the formation of this congressional caucus could not be more timely."

Jake Johnson ·

'We're Not Going Anywhere': Sanders, Warren, and Ellison Vow to Stand With Workers After SCOTUS Undermines Labor Movement

"Unions built America's middle class and unions will rebuild America's middle class."

Julia Conley ·

goofy, mickey, minnie

Led by Sanders, Democratic Lawmakers Demand End to 'Starvation Wages' for Disney Workers

"No one who works for 'The Happiest Place on Earth' should wonder where their next meal is coming from, or where they're going to sleep at night."

Jessica Corbett ·

With Vow to Fight for Workers and Against Corporate Monopolies, Keith Ellison to Run for Minnesota AG

"I am running to be the People's Lawyer to hold those in power accountable and to protect and defend all Minnesotans."

Jake Johnson ·

'Not Just Morally Wrong—It's Against the Law': Keith Ellison Calls Out Elon Musk for Anti-Union Threats

In letter, congressman asks Musk if he'll stop "threatening employees with retaliation for exercising federally protected rights"

Jake Johnson ·

Tom Perez

Elites Still 'Out of Touch': Progressive Outrage After DNC Chief Tom Perez Endorses Cuomo Ahead of NY Primary

"Don't be scared of democracy—let the voters decide."

Jessica Corbett ·

Four Years Since Flint Crisis Began, Ellison Unveils Bill Declaring 'Clean Water a Right for All'

"A waning federal commitment to public water infrastructure in recent decades has created a growing water crisis in our country, and our most vulnerable communities are taking the brunt of this disinvestment."

Julia Conley ·

Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) waits to speak during a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol in opposition to the involvement of U.S. military forces in Syria March 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Because It's "An Idea Whose Time Has Come," Rep. Keith Ellison Takes Lead on Medicare for All Legislation

Universal coverage, Ellison said Wednesday, "is a crucial linchpin in our fight for fairness and economic justice."

Andrea Germanos ·

Amazon Short-List Proves Something "Deeply Wrong" With America's Race-to-the-Bottom Economy: Ellison

"Something is deeply wrong with our economy and democracy when local governments offer up their tax base to a corporation worth over $500 billion."

Julia Conley ·

Ellison's Advice to Confront Racist Trump Agenda in 2018: 'Organize, Organize, Organize'

Question shouldn't be whether president said "shithole" or "shithouse," argues top Democrat. It should be: "What are we going to do about it?"

Andrea Germanos ·

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