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Progressive political candidates in 2026 are doing more than just trying to win an election. Sometimes politicians only think of how volunteers can serve the campaign, but that’s an ineffective view to building power.

In a field whose research methods can at times diverge from standard and approved methods in other academic areas, what are the legitimate ethical limits, especially with respect to cultivation of insider sources and source compensation?

This generation does not trust parties, leaders, or institutions. It also votes, boycotts, protests, organizes online, quits jobs, channels its anger through digital platforms. Most importantly, it can turn everyday life into a political battleground

If the economy is the issue, he can win Michigan in November. El-Sayed's overriding message has to be that his election will help end Trump’s disastrous control of the economy. Halley Stevens concession and endorsement; Mallory McMorrow endorsement.

Peru has been home to the world’s most ambitious experiments in participatory democracy. American progressive and democratic socialist mayors should look to them for both inspiration and warning.

Gothamist visited Brooklyn and Queens sites identified with the Commie Corridor. They capture a scene that is trendy, queer, accepting and radical — hinting at the broad appeal of the democratic socialist movement that is growing across the country.

To win in this year’s midterm elections, the Democratic party must highlight that Trump has made huge financial gains while millions struggle to make ends meet

The stability that defined abortion politics for half a century is gone. Abortion rights have become more widely supported and more politically consequential, motivating Democratic voters while creating new tensions within the Republican coalition.

Alex Bores is engulfed in a brutal (and super-expensive) battle over how technology will change work, life, and society.