Articles from September 2020

Watch: Cuomo Challenger Cynthia Nixon Demands Medicare for All in New York

'Why Elect Progressives? THIS': Shredding of Social Safety Net Blamed as Bankruptcies Soar for Older Americans

A study of rising bankruptcy rates among older Americans places blame squarely at the feet of a hollowed-out safety net and policy changes that have left people without adequate retirement savings, paying huge out-of-pocket medical…

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'What the Political Revolution Is All About': Historic Upset by Progressive Andrew Gillum in Florida

Despite being massively outspent by his centrist millionaire opponents and lacking support from the Democratic establishment, progressive Andrew Gillum rode grassroots enthusiasm for his unabashedly left-wing agenda of Medicare for All and bold criminal justice…

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As Polls Show Toss-Up Over Texas Senate Seat, Cruz Uses First Debate to Attack O'Rourke's Increasingly Popular Progressive Proposals

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) caused confusion among progressives Friday night after capping off his debate with Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) by vaguely suggesting his opponent’s passionate condemnation of police brutality and expression of empathy for…

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Boston Globe endorses progressive challenger vying for Ocasio-Cortez-style upset of Dem lawmaker

The Boston Globe on Sunday endorsed progressive congressional candidate Ayanna Pressley, who is seeking to unseat longtime Democratic lawmaker Rep. Michael CapuanoMichael (Mike) Everett CapuanoInside the progressive hunt for vulnerable House Democrats Progressive mayor launches…

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