Why L.A.’s progressive ‘godfather’ is struggling to remain D.A.
It’s a Saturday morning in late September, and Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón’s voice is hoarse as he struggles to film a TikTok…
In ‘liberal’ San Francisco, progressive vying for mayor is an underdog
SAN FRANCISCO — After 17 years wielding power and influence on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Aaron Peskin is facing a rather existential moment:Has this…
Progressive California lawmakers rally against Proposition 36
SACRAMENTO — A group of progressive state lawmakers on Monday rallied against Proposition 36, a ballot measure they are calling an “expensive” crime reform that will…
‘A unique relationship:’ How Kamala Harris courts the progressive left | Kamala Harris News
Washington, DC – Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to the Democratic National Convention next week on the tailwinds of endorsements from major progressive organisations —…
Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive ‘Squad,’ wins primary
MINNEAPOLIS — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the “Squad” and a sharp critic of how Israel has conducted…
In choosing Walz, Harris seeks an everyman appeal without giving up progressive agenda
WASHINGTON — Vice presidential picks seldom swing elections, but they do send signals about how a candidate intends to campaign and govern. Former President Trump chose…
House Speaker Mike Johnson calls for American unity while blasting ‘radical, woke progressive left’
1 of 4 | Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., calls for unity Tuesday at the 2024 Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in…
16 progressive economists claim Trump would ‘reignite inflation’
Sixteen progressive Nobel Prize-winning economists say policies proposed by former President Donald Trump would "reignite inflation" if he wins the Nov. 5 general election over…
Bernie Sanders differs with Biden on Gaza but will back him over Trump
WASHINGTON — In April, Bernie Sanders repeatedly stood shoulder to shoulder with President Biden, promoting their joint accomplishments on healthcare and climate at formal White House…
Progressive US Senator Bernie Sanders to run for reelection | Politics News
United States Senator Bernie Sanders, the 82-year-old leftist and two-time presidential candidate from Vermont, has announced that he will run for reelection amid rumours of…
Petition to remove progressive Texas DA to proceed under ‘rogue prosecutor’ law
The Travis County, Texas, district attorney in Austin, Jose Garza, is the subject of a petition seeking his ouster under the provisions of the state's…
Progressive groups join to counter pro-Israel groups before election
WASHINGTON — Facing a barrage of super PAC money, more than 20 progressive groups are coming together to forcefully counter pro-Israel groups’ efforts to challenge in…
Greece’s Mitsotakis makes progressive pivot with same-sex marriage bill – POLITICO
Given that traditional family values would normally be the preserve of Mitsotakis’ conservative New Democracy party, it does beg the question of what he’s up…
Robinson, Pelosi and the sham of Western progressive politics | Opinions
Politicians love to talk. It’s a big part of the job. You talk in legislatures. You talk at committees. You talk to voters. You talk…
Progressive US lawmaker Omar faces censure over mistranslated speech | Government News
Washington, DC – A new Republican firestorm has ignited around United States Congress member Ilhan Omar — this time over alleged statements she made during…
Canberra’s rainbow roundabout receives a progressive revamp to also represent people of colour and the trans community
Canberra's iconic rainbow roundabout has been given a face-lift for the first time since it was first installed seven years ago.In short: Braddon's rainbow roundabout becomes…
Progressive US lawmakers renew calls for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Washington, DC – Advocates calling for a ceasefire in Gaza were often interrupted by their own tears as they gathered outside the White House and…
Opinion: Has the Democratic Party been led astray by progressive activists?
According to a recent poll conducted by the Democratic firm, Blueprint, only 5% of Americans say that Joe Biden is “far more conservative than me.”…
Fetterman, unbending on Israel, confounds his progressive brethren
Fetterman is known for draping himself in the pro-LGBTQ+ rainbow flag at Pride festivals, endorsing Bernie Sanders for president, and sticking it to the establishment.…
What drove Elon Musk to troll progressive politics
This excerpt is adapted from Walter Isaacson’s biography “Elon Musk,” published this month. Reprinted with permission from Simon & Schuster. “The coronavirus panic is dumb,”…