Half-Hearted Efforts by Democratic Leaders Couldn’t Save Jamaal Bowman From AIPAC’s Attacks
Top Democrats used to go all in on protecting incumbents. That wasn’t the case for Bowman, who was defeated Tuesday.
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Progressives on AIPAC’s Defeat of Bowman: “Now We Know How Much It Costs to Buy an Election”
Despite the various factors that contributed to Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s loss, progressive strategists said there was one clear takeaway from the results.
Wesley Bell’s Swan Song: Felonies for Ferguson Protesters
One of Bell’s last actions before taking Rep. Cori Bush’s seat in Congress was to charge protesters arrested on the 10-year anniversary of the police killing of Michael Brown Jr.
Outside Groups Spent $285,000 Backing Jamaal Bowman. AIPAC Alone Just Dropped Nearly $2 Million to Attack Him.
With Bowman’s challenger handpicked by AIPAC, the Israel lobby is cementing its status as the biggest player in Democratic primary politics.
The Great American Heist You’re Paying For
Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., on how Trump’s megabill is the biggest wealth transfer in history and how money in politics is fueling America's slide into plutocratic authoritarianism.
Has the Left Really Met Its Limit?
David Sirota on Francesca Hong’s defeat, what it means for the insurgent left, and how the American presidency has consolidated king-like power.
The Progressive Agenda: End Iran War, Rein in AI, Get Dems to Actually Do Something
The party’s left flank argued they have a responsibility to carry out transformative change — not make excuses for inaction.
AIPAC and Republican Donors Raising Big Money for Maxine Dexter Against Susheela Jayapal in Oregon
A donor to Dexter in the Portland congressional race tells The Intercept: “I give all my contributions through AIPAC.”
AIPAC Is Expanding Its Assault. Will Bernie and the Squad Fight Back?
Donors to AIPAC are spending big in Portland, Oregon, to block a candidate who supports a ceasefire in Gaza.
He’s Running to Fill Jasmine Crockett’s House Seat From Her Left. He’s Also Her Pastor.
Justice Democrats is endorsing Frederick Haynes III, seeing him as their best shot to add a new Squad member from Texas.