Republicans in Texas are poised to become the first in the nation to redraw their maps at the president’s behest.
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“Fight the Trump Takeover” Protests Spread Nationwide Read Post »
Last month, energized by growing membership and recent electoral victories—including Zohran Mamdani’s New York City mayoral primary win—the Democratic Socialists of America convened in Chicago. The disagreements were the usual for the group: the needs of electoralism pitted against the goals of radicalism. But, overall, the goal was the same. DSA wants to win. Building […]
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The Democratic Socialists of America Want to Win Read Post »
We’re well into the second week of the Texas redistricting showdown. Far from home, these Texas Democrats are resolute. In an undisclosed location, I sat down with them to talk about their decision to leave their home state to stand up for democracy. WATCH: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mother Jones […]
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EXCLUSIVE: These Three Texas Democrats Are “Standing Strong” Amid GOP Redistricting Push Read Post »
Ken Paxton’s path to becoming one of the conservative movement’s most powerful lawyers is littered with the sort of obstacles that might have brought a more reputable politician down. The third-term Texas attorney general is a law enforcement official whose own staff reported him to law enforcement; a former state representative who was later impeached […]
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Ken Paxton Is Beating John Cornyn…In a Race to the Bottom Read Post »
An Indian national’s targeting of Mamdani in New York’s mayoral race marks a new phase for the US Hindutva movement.
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As Hindu Supremacists Seek Influence in US, Liberal Deference Paves the Way Read Post »
Donald Trump is not particularly popular. The only recent president with lower approval ratings six months into his term was Trump, in his first term. This summer, he asked Republicans in Congress to put their political lives on the line to pass a bill that would hand tax cuts to the wealthy at the expense […]
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Republican Gerrymandering Schemes Target Minority Voters and Their Representatives Read Post »
For years, Republicans have sought to consolidate power at the state and federal level by controlling the redistricting process through which congressional boundaries are drawn. In places such as Wisconsin and Ohio, they have crafted cartoonishly distorted districts that have literally drawn Democrats out of power. But the longstanding battle between Republicans and Democrats over […]
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How Democrats Plan to Battle the GOP’s Redistricting Power Grab Read Post »
All eyes were on North Carolina this week, as Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley formally announced a run for Senate in the key battleground state, backed with an endorsement from Donald Trump. Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, has also announced plans to run, kicking off what’s expected to be among the […]
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Did RNC Chair Michael Whatley Help Run a Fossil Fuel “Front Group”? Read Post »
“When you can’t win fairly, you cheat, and that is exactly what this is,” a civil rights advocate said of Trump’s ploy.
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Democrats Are Struggling to Block Trump’s Texas Power Grab Read Post »
Sunday marked six months of President Donald Trump’s return to office. To celebrate, he and top Republicans kicked the hagiography into full gear. “Today is Six Month Anniversary of my Second Term. Importantly, it’s being hailed as one of the most consequential periods of any President,” Trump claimed in a Truth Social rant. House Speaker […]
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Six Months in, Trump Has Made American Life Immeasurably Worse Read Post »
As Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who made history last month with his stunning victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, continues to rake in powerful endorsements, he made a scheduling announcement: He’s on a brief trip to celebrate his February nuptials with “family and friends.” Such bland news wouldn’t normally require […]
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Mamdani Skewers Racist Critics With Delightful Video Read Post »
Voter suppression advocate Cleta Mitchell formed the group in 2023 to promote the lie that the 2020 election was stolen.
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Far Right Dark Money Elections Group Raised $3.9M in First Full Year Read Post »
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