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Working Families Party

Demanding a Nation That 'Cares for All' Not Just the Wealthy Few, Progressives Unveil People's Charter

A coalition of progressive lawmakers, union leaders, and social justice advocates on Thursday unveiled the "People's Charter," a political agenda intended to outline how working people can come together to transform the U.S. from a country that works for "the privileged and powerful few" to one that "cares for all of us." (Photo: People's Charter)

Bernie-Inspired Organizers and Rhode Island Voters Deliver 'Crystal Clear Message' With Progressive Primary Wave

Julia Conley, staff writer

"No one is entitled to their seats," said Medicare for All advocate Cynthia Mendes after winning a high-profile race. "If you're not working for people, you will be replaced."

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115+ Groups Unveil 'Transformational' Actions for Next President to Kick Off Climate Justice Agenda 'From Day One'

Jessica Corbett, staff writer

Activist group Earth Strike NYC announced a frontline coalition gathering in Brooklyn's Sunset Park to support UPROSE in its campaign for local community-led climate justice at the Communities Strike for Climate Over Colonialism rally and march on September 27, 2019. (Photo: Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images)

"We demand the next president commits to end fossil fuels, hold polluters...

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If Defeated by Booker in Democratic Primary, McGrath Urged to Hand Over Surplus Millions to Topple McConnell

Julia Conley, staff writer

"Donors don't want their money going into a slush fund for McGrath’s future...

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Then-Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.)

After Sanders Exits Race, Climate Campaigners Thank Him for 'Raising the Bar' and Urge Biden to 'Step Up'

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders speaks during the "Bernie's Back" rally in Queensbridge Park in New York City on October 19, 2019.

Working Families Party, Justice Democrats, Other Progressive Groups Endorse Bernie Sanders Ahead of Key Contest in Michigan

Progressive Groups Launch #NeverBloomberg Campaign, Demanding Top Democrats Oppose Former New York Mayor's Run

To Hold 'Lawless President' to Account, Nearly 30 Groups Urge Pelosi to Start Trump Impeachment Inquiry Now

Protesting 'Poverty Wages,' Uber and Lyft Drivers Go on Strike Across the Globe

Advertisers Urged to #DropFox by Outraged Activists

Demonstrators gather in Lafayette Square during a demonstration organized by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) protesting President Donald Trump's declaration of emergency powers on February 18, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

Nationwide Rallies Denounce #FakeTrumpEmergency and President's Anti-Immigrant Agenda

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a press event in the Rose Garden of the White House on January 25, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

'This Is a Cave, Not a Wall': After 35 Days Trump Agrees to End Shutdown by Signing Deal Made Before Christmas

Julián Castro

Calling Out 'Crisis of Leadership' Under Trump, Ex-Obama HUD Chief Julián Castro Enters 2020 Presidential Race

Progressives to Nancy Pelosi: Keep Wall Street Democrats Away From Powerful Committee Seats

To Advance Bold Progressive Policies, Ocasio-Cortez Takes on Wall Street Democrat for Seat on Key Tax Committee

NY Assembly Member Has Better Idea: Cancel $3 Billion Amazon Giveaway, Buy Up Crushing Student Debt Instead

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People's Action

People’s Action Welcomes WFP’s Sanders Endorsement

Stand Up America

15 Progressive Groups Send Letter to NYS Assembly Speaker Heastie Urging Passage of TRUST Act to Get Trump's Tax Returns

350.org

350.org on Historic #ClimateMobilizationAct Passing: “Unprecedented Leap Toward a Green New Deal for New York”

MoveOn.org

More than 200 Progressive Leaders Sign Letter of Solidarity with Rep. Ilhan Omar

Campaign for America's Future

90 Progressive Leaders and 20,000+ Activists Ask Candidates: "Do You Support Our Populist 'Economic Agenda for Good Jobs, Sustainable Prosperity and Economic Justice?"

Sunrise Movement

Leading Progressive Organizations Back Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Markey’s Green New Deal Resolution; Plan to Assemble Unprecedented Coalition.

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Jeff Bryant

The Rapid Victory of the West Virginia Teacher Strike Shows What Happens When Progressives Join the Fight Against School Privatization

Roger Hickey

Resisting Trump Is Not Enough: 20,000 Activists Ask Democratic Candidates Where They Stand on Bold Agenda

Mary Bottari

A Public School Teacher Just Beat the Pants Off Scott Walker

Norman Solomon, Jeff Cohen, Pia Gallegos, Sam McCann, and Donna Smith

Democratic Autopsy: One Year Later

Michael Sainato

A Progressive Tide

Michael Winship

The "No IDC NY" State of Mind

Robert Kraig

Progressives Win Big in Wisconsin Primary

Michelle Goldberg

The Pragmatic Left Is Winning

John Nichols

Taking It to The States

Laura Flanders

Throwing Shade, Not Light, on Youth Voting