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NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

A Storm in Our Nation!' Cory Booker Turns the Volume up to 11 in Call for Foot Soldiers' to Fight Back Against Trump

Cory Booker urges grassroots action to protect democracy and emphasizes the importance of local leadership during crises.
fromJezebel
16 hours ago

Another Cesar Chavez Survivor Comes Forward

"Looking back, I can see how my family as a unit was convinced that this was a Chicano dream, a safe and honorable space. Working for la causa, along with our then family's hero. The whole time [Chavez] was figuring out how to get in my shirt, in my pants, how to force his mouth on me, and had me locked in my head that it was a place I could not escape."
NYC LGBT
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

Democratic Candidate Apologizes for Pro-Gun, Pro-Police Social Media Posts

Bob Brooks, a Democratic congressional candidate, apologized for past social media posts that included pro-gun sentiments and criticism of Colin Kaepernick.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
20 hours ago

After dodging massive strike, a major NYC union struggles to dodge criticism about how it represents workers | amNewYork

Union members express concerns about representation and support from 32BJ SEIU despite a recent labor contract agreement.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

AOC Says She Wants Trump on the Golf Course: Keep Him Out of Consequential Decisions'

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez prefers Trump on the golf course rather than in the White House, questioning his fitness for presidency under the 25th Amendment.
#green-party
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
UK politics

Greens have welcomed' people expelled by Labour for antisemitism, Steve Reed claims

The Greens have welcomed former Labour members with antisemitic views, raising concerns about their candidates ahead of the upcoming elections.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Even ex-Reform voters are considering backing the Green Party, its newest MP says

The Green Party is gaining support from disillusioned voters previously aligned with Reform UK and Labour.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Greens have welcomed' people expelled by Labour for antisemitism, Steve Reed claims

The Greens have welcomed former Labour members with antisemitic views, raising concerns about their candidates ahead of the upcoming elections.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Even ex-Reform voters are considering backing the Green Party, its newest MP says

The Green Party is gaining support from disillusioned voters previously aligned with Reform UK and Labour.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
22 hours ago

District 5 San Jose candidates speak on progressive priorities - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates in the District 5 San Jose City Council race focus on addressing the city's affordability crisis through progressive policy platforms.
fromAxios
1 day ago

The 2028 Democratic primary is coming for hopefuls' partners too

Lori Shapiro expressed her concerns to her husband, stating, 'I don't think we are ready to do this. It's not the right time for our family. And it's not on our terms.'
Left-wing politics
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Who will shape the global agenda the left or far right?

Left-leaning leaders in Barcelona and far-right figures in Milan represent opposing political perspectives on democracy and regulation in Europe.
#alexandria-ocasio-cortez
fromsfist.com
3 days ago
SF politics

AOC Declines to Endorse Former Chief of Staff Saikat Chakrabarti In Awkward Video

NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

AOC takes her brand of politics to New York's North Country

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigned in New York's 21st Congressional District, a Republican-held seat 200 miles north of her Queens base, to support Democratic candidates and promote progressive policies on healthcare and government efficiency.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago
SF politics

AOC Declines to Endorse Former Chief of Staff Saikat Chakrabarti In Awkward Video

NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

AOC takes her brand of politics to New York's North Country

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigned in New York's 21st Congressional District, a Republican-held seat 200 miles north of her Queens base, to support Democratic candidates and promote progressive policies on healthcare and government efficiency.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Californians are pouring money into Democrats' Senate races in other states

James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, has raised a staggering $27 million so far this year, with California donors contributing just under $1.2 million to back his campaign - second only to Texas supporters among those donors whose names were disclosed.
Fundraising
Podcast
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Introducing Fighting Fascism, A New Podcast Devoted to Resisting Authoritarianism

Fighting Fascism podcast addresses modern authoritarianism and antifascist strategies through historical context and contemporary discussions with experts.
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

Is Zohran Mamdani's "Sewer Socialism" Resonating?

Mamdani has carried his highly disciplined, media-forward messaging style into office, combining practical city management with a focus on visible and public-facing execution.
New York City
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 days ago

Progressive Media Org Launches Turning Point USA Competitor

Faiz Shakir, executive director of More Perfect Union, stated, 'We're hoping that an economic populist movement for the next generation will start through More Perfect Union on campuses.' This reflects the organization's goal to mobilize students around economic issues.
Right-wing politics
Social justice
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

How Working People Are the Canaries in the Coal Mine

Politicians are addressing the affordability crisis, but many working individuals feel neglected and question the timing of this attention.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

How Eric Swalwell's fall was brought on by a network of women who organized online

My whole body felt physically sick and I remember my head rushed, and I just was like, oh, my gosh. I just felt like I had to do everything I could to just hold one man accountable.
Women in technology
Washington DC
fromVulture
5 days ago

Summer House Alum Luke Gulbranson Is Running for Congress

Luke Gulbranson is running for Congress in Minnesota's 8th District, focusing on pro-union and pro-affordability policies amidst personal drama from reality TV.
Healthcare
fromSan Jose Inside
6 days ago

CA Legislative and Labor Leaders Support a Billionaire Tax and Legislative Efforts To Tax The Rich

California progressives aim to raise taxes on corporations and billionaires to offset federal Medi-Cal funding cuts, despite concerns about the state's structural deficit.
Media industry
from48 hills
6 days ago

Screen Grabs: In the trenches of democracy with Amy Goodman - 48 hills

The future of credible news reporting is threatened by various factors, including corporate media mergers, AI, and hostility towards the press.
#democratic-socialism
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
NYC politics

NBC's Welker Presses Mamdani On Whether He Still Has Faith in Democratic Socialism Amid NYC's $5.4B Shortfall

NYC politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Mamdani Wants to Show That Democratic Socialism "Can Flourish Anywhere"

Democratic socialism can thrive nationally, focusing on the working class and delivering practical governance, as demonstrated by the mayor's early accomplishments.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

Mamdani believes democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere," says he and Trump share love of New York City

Democratic socialism can thrive anywhere, focusing on the working class as the central political majority.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

NBC's Welker Presses Mamdani On Whether He Still Has Faith in Democratic Socialism Amid NYC's $5.4B Shortfall

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani remains committed to democratic socialism despite a $5.4 billion budget shortfall.
New York City
fromCity & State NY
1 week ago

100 days in, Mamdani embraces democratic socialism

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasizes democratic socialism and early achievements in his 100-day address, promising continued progress for New Yorkers.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Mamdani Wants to Show That Democratic Socialism "Can Flourish Anywhere"

Democratic socialism can thrive nationally, focusing on the working class and delivering practical governance, as demonstrated by the mayor's early accomplishments.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

Mamdani believes democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere," says he and Trump share love of New York City

Democratic socialism can thrive anywhere, focusing on the working class as the central political majority.
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Where The Democratic Party Goes After AIPAC

Israel's killing of over 75,000 Palestinians, as well as its role in the Iran War, has led to a steep drop in popularity among Democratic voters, and increasingly among lawmakers as well.
Left-wing politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election for US House

Analilia Mejia won a New Jersey special election, defeating Joe Hathaway, emphasizing a progressive agenda and opposition to Donald Trump.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Progressive Senate Candidate Praised Video of Hamas's 2014 Killings: Damn Fine Looking'

Graham Platner, a Senate candidate from Maine, praised Hamas tactics and faced backlash for a Nazi symbol tattoo.
US Elections
fromFast Company
4 days ago

2028 candidates will face a new kind of economic anger

Economic anxiety driven by AI is significantly impacting lower-wage Americans, necessitating urgent adaptation from political candidates.
fromMission Local
5 days ago

'Moderates' helped Bilal Mahmood oust S.F.'s leftiest supe. Now, some say he's too progressive.

Mahmood has become a less reliable vote for the board's moderate bloc, and more outspoken about issues like blocking immigration enforcement and taxing the rich.
SF politics
#labor-movement
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Bernie Sanders and Mayor Mamdani Headline Union Now Rally in Manhattan

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Mayor Zohran Mamdani will lead a pro-labor rally to strengthen union power and support organizing efforts.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Bernie Sanders and Mayor Mamdani Headline Union Now Rally in Manhattan

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Mayor Zohran Mamdani will lead a pro-labor rally to strengthen union power and support organizing efforts.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

AOC rips into House GOP for playing politics with sexual misconduct allegations: "Disgusting!" - LGBTQ Nation

House Republicans' response to sexual misconduct allegations is politically motivated, according to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Democrats Warned Not to Upset Multi-Million Dollar AI Lobbyists, Even Though It'd Be a Slam Dunk With Voters

The Democratic party's strategy to appeal to conservative voters failed, leading to criticism of prioritizing donors over constituents.
US Elections
fromNature
5 days ago

'Science needs defending': record number of researchers run for office in US mid-terms

An unprecedented number of US scientists are running for office in response to political actions affecting research funding and science policy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Bernie Sanders Cracks Up Over Trump Honcho's Gas Prices Spin

Rising energy prices are impacting American households, with many living paycheck-to-paycheck amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Bernie Sanders' effort to block US weapons sales to Israel fails in Senate

Growing support among Democrats for limiting US military aid to Israel is evident despite previous rejections of similar resolutions.
#democratic-party
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We can't lose': all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year's midterms

Prominent Democratic figures gathered in NYC for the NAN convention, focusing on midterms, affordability, and the party's future.
#bernie-sanders
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Bernie Sanders warns worst is yet to come' in rallying cry against billionaires

Workers must unite against billionaires to prevent economic disaster and protect jobs from AI and automation.
NYC politics
fromThe Intercept
2 weeks ago

Bernie Sanders Backs Claire Valdez in NYC House Race Dividing Left and Progressives

Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Claire Valdez in a competitive Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District, highlighting progressive factionalism.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Sanders Joins Minnesota Rally as "No Kings" Protests Grow Nationwide

Senator Bernie Sanders will headline the 'No Kings' rally to challenge oligarchy and economic inequality on March 28, 2025.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
US politics

Bernie Sanders: These are the most dangerous times that the United States has faced in modern history'

Bernie Sanders remains an influential, aging icon of the global left who contemplates retirement after decades in politics amid a polarized U.S. political moment.
US Elections
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
10 years ago

Two Guys From Brooklyn: The Bernie Sanders Interview by Spike Lee

Bernie Sanders rallies 18,500 supporters in the Bronx, showcasing a celebratory atmosphere despite being a long shot in the Democratic primary.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Bernie Sanders warns worst is yet to come' in rallying cry against billionaires

Workers must unite against billionaires to prevent economic disaster and protect jobs from AI and automation.
NYC politics
fromThe Intercept
2 weeks ago

Bernie Sanders Backs Claire Valdez in NYC House Race Dividing Left and Progressives

Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Claire Valdez in a competitive Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District, highlighting progressive factionalism.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Sanders Joins Minnesota Rally as "No Kings" Protests Grow Nationwide

Senator Bernie Sanders will headline the 'No Kings' rally to challenge oligarchy and economic inequality on March 28, 2025.
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How former Labor Secretary Robert Reich packages his anti-inequality message for Gen Z

Robert Reich emphasizes the importance of social media and short-form videos to effectively communicate issues of inequality to younger generations.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
5 days ago

How Hochul and Mamdani forged a compromise over taxing the rich

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul reached a compromise on a pied-à-terre tax for ultrawealthy second-home owners.
New York City
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Bernie Sanders' AI 'gotcha' video flops, but the memes are great | TechCrunch

AI chatbots can reinforce users' beliefs, leading to dangerous outcomes, especially for those with mental instability.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Sanders and Mamdani back launch of nonprofit to support union organizing and strikes | amNewYork

Union Now is a new nonprofit supporting workers in organizing, strikes, and contract negotiations against major employers.
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

She Was a MAGA Darling. She's About to Be Unemployed. Her New Book Isn't Helping.

Stefanik recounts her experience during the congressional hearing, describing it as a pivotal moment in her political career, despite being sick and relying on cold medicine to participate.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Ana Kasparian Blasts AOC Over 'Trump-Like Attacks' On Media

Kasparian argued Ocasio-Cortez appears to have taken a page or two out of President Donald Trump's political playbook, based on the lawmaker's response to a shot on social media from Kasparian.
US politics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

AOC Drops the Hammer on Fellow Progressive: You Aren't Talented Enough to be Relevant With the Truth'

Ocasio-Cortez criticized Kasparian for spreading misinformation about her voting record on military aid to Israel.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Mass Action Targets Schumer and Gillibrand Ahead of Senate Vote on Israel Aid

Protesters demand an end to U.S. weapons sales to Israel amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

AOC Defends New DSA Forum Pledge to Not Send Defensive Aid to Israel Anymore

Ocasio-Cortez pledges to not support future military aid to Israel, citing its ability to fund its own defense systems.
#ai-regulation
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

As AI Breathes Down Our Necks, It's Time for a Luddite Renaissance

Bernie Sanders calls for a moratorium on AI data centers to address concerns about unregulated AI development.
US politics
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez introduce a bill to pause US data center construction

A moratorium on data center construction is proposed to regulate AI advancements and address job market and environmental concerns.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Top Democrats Reportedly Grapple With Fraught' Question: Should 2028 Nominee Be a Straight White Guy?

Top Democrats are considering a straight, white, Christian man as their next presidential nominee for 2028 due to electoral biases.
US politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Bernie Sanders and AOC launch bill to ban new data-center construction | Fortune

A bill is proposed to pause new data centers in the U.S. until safeguards for workers, consumers, and the environment are established.
fromAxios
1 month ago

AOC is not ruling out endorsing primary challengers to fellow House Democrats

I just haven't waded into that territory. Obviously, if someone crosses some huge line, it's never something that I rule out. It would have to be kind of an egregious thing. I've said this both to my colleagues here and I say it across the board, you're never going to see me tell someone that they should never run.
US Elections
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Progressive House Candidate Posts Ad Saying Centrist Dems Fellate Israel' And Suck Sh*t'

Melat Kiros challenges establishment Democrats, criticizing their support for Israel and failure to address key issues like healthcare and democracy.
NYC politics
fromHell Gate
3 weeks ago

Bernie to Hochul: I Am Once Again Asking You to Tax the Rich

The NYC chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America held a 'tax the rich' rally featuring Senator Bernie Sanders, despite Mayor Mamdani's absence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

AOC Slams Prediction Markets' Move to Curb Insider Trading

Prediction markets face criticism and proposed legislation amid concerns over insider trading and insufficient measures to address the issue.
fromAxios
1 month ago

It's AOC or bust for far-left Democrats in 2028

There's a window of opportunity for a left-wing nominee that may not come again for a generation. Democratic-socialist and liberal victories in New York City and elsewhere - with potentially more this fall - have changed the political playing field.
Miscellaneous
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago

Even in Texas, Democrats Can't Leave Woke Behind

Texas Democrats nominated James Talarico as their Senate candidate despite his past woke statements, betting his moderate persona appeals to Republicans while facing criticism for prioritizing a white candidate over black primary opponent Jasmine Crockett.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How the left can win back the internet and rise again

The internet transformed political power, enabling right-wing forces to exploit engagement-driven platforms while undermining leftist organizing and progressives' previous online advantage.
World news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

AOC Says Cuba Blockade Part of "New Era of Depravity" Ushered by Gaza Genocide

The Gaza precedent has normalized punitive blockades and starvation, enabling actions that endanger civilians globally, including a severe humanitarian crisis unfolding in Cuba.
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
1 month ago

Centrist Dems launch '28 mission: Stop AOC

Democratic Party divisions deepen over strategy: centrists argue against liberal candidates citing electoral failures, while progressives defend their focus on challenging corporate Democrats and mobilizing nonvoters.
Left-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

What can the left do against technocapitalism?

Technofeudalism has intensified neoliberal policies, threatening job precarity through platforms and AI while tech oligarchs support authoritarian movements, requiring democratic reform, worker protection, and technological sovereignty.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We can reverse America's decline | Bernie Sanders

The United States is in profound decline across economy, education, healthcare, and housing, threatening future generations' prosperity.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Pelosi Denies AOC 'Tensions' As She Talks Up 'Star' Democrat

All I said to people who say, you have this tension, we didn't have any attention. All I said is, if you want to be a legislator and pass bills, it's important to have the votes to do it. It doesn't help to go online and criticize the people that you want to have because they're not as progressive as you are. She's been a star, eloquent, forceful, and the rest. And she gets along very well with Hakeem Jeffries. They have a New York connection, but I'm so glad she's here.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Why the "Affordability Agenda" Won't Deliver for Democrats

Democratic Representatives Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Richard E. Neal (MA-01) even introduced a bill called the American Affordability Act, which promises to reduce housing, educational, and childcare costs with a variety of tax credits. Congressional campaign professionals have been urging candidates from coast to coast to adopt an "affordability agenda." And-for good reason-recent polling shows that the cost of living tops the list of voters' concerns.
US politics
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

All Democrats Backed Sanders Push to Repeal $75B for ICE to Undo Medicaid Cuts

Rescind $75 billion in ICE funding and reallocate it to Medicaid to prevent 700,000 people from losing health care.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

AOC slams Republicans for trying to politicize Epstein investigation - LGBTQ Nation

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned Republican politicization of the Epstein probe and demanded bipartisan investigation and full release of withheld DOJ files.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

A New Version of Woke Is Coming. Conservatives Aren't Going to Like It.

In January, Florida Rep. Randy Fine made a typically bigoted post on X about his colleague in the House of Representatives, Ilhan Omar. The post was in conversation with a specious right-wing conspiracy alleging that Omar's net worth had increased, nefariously, through a variety of unspecified means-perhaps cryptically linked back to her Somali heritage. Fine asserted that to "solve all this," Omar ought to be "denaturalized and deported."
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bernie Sanders rails against billionaire greed' amid California tax battle

The Vermont senator railed against the greed, arrogance and moral turpitude of the nation's ruling class, calling it fairly disgusting that some ultra-wealthy tech leaders have fled California or are threatening to do so, if the proposed wealth tax becomes law. Never before have so few people had so much wealth and so much power, Sanders thundered on stage at the Wiltern theater, where a raucous crowd of longtime supporters shouted shame.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Urgency of Marrying Affordability to Anti-Corporate Populism

Democrats can realign politics by linking immigration concerns to a populist economic fight against corporate power to win working-class voters.
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