Georgia's Leading GOP Candidate for Governor Is on an Anti-Sanctuary Crusade
Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle has weaponized a once-obscure immigration board to battle the city of Decatur for being an illegal “sanctuary.”
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Two Very Different Democrats, Joe Crowley and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Squared Off in Debate Friday Night
Joe Crowley and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez squared off in a debate Friday night.
After Losing the Party Endorsement at a Controversial Convention, Jahana Hayes Now Has the Backing of Kamala Harris
Jahana Hayes won and then lost the Democratic Party endorsement for Congress. But the backing of Kamala Harris gives her a boost in the August primary.
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How Bernie Sanders Evolved on Criminal Justice Reform
Bernie Sanders took criticism in 2016 for not centering systematic racism and injustices — but he's since come around.
How People Close to Joe Crowley Have Gotten Rich While the Queens Boss Has Risen in Congress
Rep. Joe Crowley's political empire has enriched his associates — particularly his lobbyist brother.
"Medicare for All" Is a Popular Idea, but Nevada Primary Shows It Won't Necessarily Win Elections
A mother's fight in memory of her daughter will continue past Tuesday's Nevada primary.
Under Pressure From Progressives, Rep. Ro Khanna Endorses Both Democrats in Contentious New York Primary
Ro Khanna's endorsement of Rep. Joseph Crowley triggered a Twitter firestorm. Khanna responded by endorsing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez too.
Fact Check: America Was Not on the Brink of War With North Korea When Trump Took Office
Donald Trump's latest lie is one of his most blatant: the false claim that Barack Obama nearly started a war with North Korea.
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Law Claiming to Fight Sex Trafficking Is Doing the Opposite — By Cracking Down on Sex Work Advocacy and Organizing
Laws like SESTA-FOSTA are not only making sex work more dangerous, but criminalizing the very organizing and advocacy that would help sex workers stay safe.
The Intra-Democratic War Over Personnel Zeroes In on Chuck Schumer
On nominations, one side plays for keeps and the other plays it safe.