These 8 States Are Working Together to Tax the Hell Out of the Super-Rich

With a wealth tax stalled at the national level and Republicans in control of the U.S. House, a coalition of progressives at the state level are fighting for tax justice.

Nick Vachon

"We Just Broke a Thick-Ass Glass Ceiling": Progressive Candidates Rack Up Some Big Wins

In Tuesday’s Democratic primaries, left-wing challengers in Illinois made history, while in New York, progressive incumbents held onto their seats.

Nick Vachon

Overcoming an Onslaught of Dark Money Attacks, Progressive Summer Lee Wins a Historic Victory

The Pennsylvania representative faced down millions of dollars in negative ads from pro-Israel groups and took on the Democratic establishment by running on a bold left agenda.

Nick Vachon

Labor

Where Are All the “Pro-Worker” Republicans Now?

While employees at Amazon and Starbucks win historic unionization campaigns, the “populist” wing of the GOP has been noticeably silent.

Nick Vachon

Left Challengers Running for Congress Snap Their Losing Streak

In Texas, democratic socialist Greg Casar cruised to victory in his primary while Jessica Cisneros forced a longtime conservative incumbent into a runoff—welcome news for those taking on the Democratic Party establishment.

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Viewpoint

Progressives Now Hold the Cards in Congress

The budget standoff revealed a new power balance in the Democratic Party.

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India Walton, Buffalo's Black Socialist Mayor to Be, Is About to Make History

Walton, a longtime community organizer, won a stunning primary victory over the Democratic incumbent in Buffalo, New York where she’s poised to usher in a new era of municipal socialism.

Nick Vachon

Labor

OSHA Complaints Show the Morbid Dangers Healthcare Workers Face During Covid

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Feature

Another Political Revolution in New York? Insurgent Jamaal Bowman Now Has Bernie and AOC on His Side

Bowman, a progressive insurgent, is gaining steam in his primary challenge to Democratic incumbent Rep. Eliot Engel. And now he has both Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders behind him.

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Feature

The Test Facing Democratic Socialist Julia Salazar in New York

Amid controversy, Salazar is working to make her state senate race against a real estate-backed incumbent about vision and policy.

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