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Socialists aren’t anywhere near powerful enough to overcome capitalism, but are now a force to be reckoned with in mass politics. This opportunity requires wrestling with the challenges of governing under capitalism rather than relying on old dogmas

Progressives and socialists made historic gains in Democratic primaries. What happens in November is what really matters. A win in Michigan opens up a lane for progressives in other competitive races across the country — perhaps even....

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.

If established party leaders don’t screw things up—by echoing Republican talking points about a “dangerous” left, or by opting for caution when the electorate is calling for action—this revitalization has the potential to build a vibrant coalition.

The gravity inside Congress is already poised to radically shift – and the primary season is far from over. In primary elections across the U.S. this year, progressive outsiders have defeated moderates and centrists and dethroned multiple incumbents.

DSA’s and Mayor Mamdani’s candidates rocked establishment incumbents backed by unions and political bigwigs. In most cases it wasn’t even close. You don’t always win, but when you do? “People carry that with them for the rest of their lives.”

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The Democratic establishment has made some huge mistakes—but progressives are running savvier campaigns than they used to. The battle for the soul of the Democratic Party is alive again, with progressives winning key primaries around the country

They wrote 192 pages about why they lost in 2024. The 89 Million are missing from every one of them.

Long a major progressive influence in New York politics, the Working Families Party has released its first national platform ever—and it has the likes of Elizabeth Warren and Ro Khanna on board.