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Column: The real lessons learned from Democrats’ election wins

On election night, after his victory was clear, he quoted Eugene V. Debs (1855-1926), patron saint of the socialist movement, an early union organizer and an iconic radical figure. Debs began his ... Read More

Emboldened by Democrats' recent election sweep, Mayor Johnson stands firm on corporate head tax

Brandon Johnson vents his frustration about having to defend his proposed tax on corporations when poor and working people "are crying out desperately for government to respond to the basic ... Read More

Remap retreat? Illinois Democrats won’t vote on redistricting effort by end of veto session

The state's supermajority party could still reconvene to redraw maps in order to keep up with Republican gerrymandering efforts, but serious logistical questions remain. Read More

Shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins

Elections this week that energized Democrats and angered President Donald Trump have cast a chill over efforts to end the record-breaking government shutdown, raising fresh doubts about the ... Read More

Democrats’ confidence in shutdown strategy soars after election sweep

Senate Democrats feel confident after Tuesday’s election that they have the advantage over Republicans in the government shutdown battle and are pointing to President Trump’s statement that ... Read More