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Since October, Sen. John Fetterman Has Been Building a Roster of Republican Donors

“Yes I’m a Republican and I exclusively supported John through the Jewish community for his principled actions supporting Israel.” The post...

19.04.2024 2

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Remember the Centrists Who Lost the House in 2022? They’re Back!

New York congressional hopeful John Avlon, a centrist with GOP ties, was endorsed by a party chair widely blamed for losing the House. The post...

15.04.2024 10

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NYC Jails Flagrantly Deny Young People’s Legal Right to Education

New court filings say that the city is violating an eight-year-old court order mandating access to education for people under 22. The post NYC Jails...

04.04.2024 20

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“Crime Has Been a Euphemism for Race”: Alameda County’s Reform DA Rejects Recall Narrative

Bankrolled by real estate investors, a multimillion-dollar recall effort against Pamela Price launched just six months after she took office. The post...

02.04.2024 2

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Prosecute a Cop? You’ll Face Removal From Office

Reform-minded district attorneys like Minnesota’s Mary Moriarty are facing backlash for prosecuting police shootings and misconduct. The post...

22.03.2024 7

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GOP Megadonor’s PAC Fires Off First Ads in Summer Lee’s Democratic Primary

Moderate PAC, funded by Republican megadonor Jeff Yass, became the first outside group to run ads in a contested Democratic primary. The post GOP...

21.03.2024 8

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Biometrics Giant Accenture Quietly Took Over LA Residents’ Jail Reform Plan

A plan to divert money from police ended up funneling an $8.6 million contract back toward the prison-industrial complex. The post Biometrics Giant...

13.03.2024 9

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The Left Is Finally Building a Response to AIPAC

AIPAC has become the key force against progressives in Democratic primaries, but a new coalition is seeking to protect the party’s left flank. The...

11.03.2024 4

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AIPAC Ally Slams “Uncommitted” Voters Warning Biden to Change Course on Gaza

The pro-Israel group DMFI wants to undermine a Michigan protest vote against Biden’s support for Israel’s war on Gaza. The post AIPAC Ally Slams...

23.02.2024 1

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Primary Challenger Bankrolled by AIPAC Says Bowman Takes Money From Hamas

George Latimer offered no evidence to back up his allegation — and doubled down on his dark insinuations about Bowman. The post Primary Challenger...

14.02.2024 2

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Pro-Israel DMFI Backs Centrist Democrat Who Progressives Fear Will Side With GOP

DMFI, a staunch ally of the right-wing AIPAC, is only the latest centrist group to throw support behind conservative Democrat Tom Suozzi. The post...

09.02.2024 6

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AIPAC Is the Largest Donor, By Far, to Jamaal Bowman’s Primary Challenger

George Latimer was recruited by AIPAC to challenge Bowman, a member of the Squad who has called for a Gaza ceasefire. The post AIPAC Is the Largest...

01.02.2024 3

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Summer Lee's Primary Opponent Wants Pro-Israel and Hindu Supporters to Take Down the Squad

At a closed-door fundraiser, Bhavini Patel told donors she was strategizing to get Republicans to vote against Lee in the Democratic primary. The post...

01.02.2024 3

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Major Florida GOP Donors Stand to Make Windfall Profits if Recreational Cannabis Is Legalized

Ron DeSantis still opposes recreational cannabis, but his handpicked Supreme Court justices are coming around. The post Major Florida GOP Donors Stand...

28.01.2024 20

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Pro-Israel Illinois Democrat Cancels Two Debates Against Challenger Who Backs Gaza Ceasefire

Rep. Bill Foster and Qasim Rashid are on opposite sides of the Gaza ceasefire push — with AIPAC expected to get into the action. The post Pro-Israel...

27.01.2024 6

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Facing AIPAC Onslaught, Rep. Summer Lee Announces Record Small-Donor Fundraising Haul

AIPAC, which tried to recruit challengers to the Squad member, dropped $5 million on her last race. The post Facing AIPAC Onslaught, Rep. Summer Lee...

25.01.2024 3

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In Six-Way Primary, Rep. Danny Davis Uses Congressional Funds to Election Ad Blitz, Complaint Says

It’s not the first time Davis’s congressional office has been questioned about improper use of official funds for election races. The post In...

24.01.2024 3

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Families of People Killed by NYPD Brace for Eric Adams to Veto Criminal Justice Reform Bills

Eric Adams publicly opposed City Council bills passed last month to beef up police accountability and ban solitary confinement. The post Families of...

18.01.2024 2

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Hakeem Jeffries Bucks AIPAC, Endorses Squad Member Summer Lee

The House Democratic leadership, normally staunch allies of AIPAC, bucked the Israel lobby in favor of incumbent progressive Summer Lee. The post...

17.01.2024 10

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Pro-Israel Effort to Smear Penn President Started Well Before Oct. 7

The push to oust Liz Magill began when the university hosted a festival celebrating Palestinian literature. The post Pro-Israel Effort to Smear Penn...

13.01.2024 20

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Justice Democrats Endorses Chicago Progressive Among First to Call for Gaza Ceasefire

Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., is the first candidate to win an endorsement from Justice Democrats for the 2024 cycle. The post Justice Democrats...

10.01.2024 3

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DeSantis Lawyer Can’t Name a Single Policy That Led to Reform Prosecutor’s Suspension

In state Supreme Court, ousted DA Monique Worrell fought Gov. Ron DeSantis’s attempt to turn Florida’s justice system into a partisan cudgel. The...

07.12.2023 3

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Georgia Supreme Court Blocks GOP Attack on Trump Prosecutor — For Now

The Republicans who orchestrated the Georgia commission to remove elected DAs said they will keep fighting to see Fani Willis removed. The post...

28.11.2023 2

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NYPD Paid Out $30 Million in Misconduct Cases Before Litigation in First Half of 2023

Including the newly revealed $30 million, the NYPD paid out more than $80 million in misconduct cases in just the first six months of the year. The...

27.11.2023 40

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Florida Democrat Who Voted to Censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib Quits Progressive Caucus

Rep. Lois Frankel, a staunch Israel supporter, quietly left the Congressional Progressive Caucus amid an internal split over Israel’s siege on Gaza....

20.11.2023 2

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Last Republican on Philly City Council Fired Staffer Who Reported Sexual Harassment, Says Lawsuit

Linda Trush sued the city alleging that she was wrongfully terminated and retaliated against after reporting sexual harassment by a co-worker. The...

19.11.2023 10

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Public Defender Group Gets Restraining Order to Block Its Union From Voting on Gaza Statement

In a leaked tape of an all-staff meeting, the head of New York’s Legal Aid Society said four law firms had threatened to pull funding over the...

18.11.2023 20

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More Than 300 DNC Delegates for Bernie Sanders Push Senator to Call for Ceasefire in Gaza

The letter is the latest push from Democratic Party insiders to bring recalcitrant leaders around to calling for a ceasefire. The post More Than 300...

16.11.2023 40

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Kathy Hochul’s Israel Trip Bankrolled by Group Funding Illegal Settlements

UJA-Federation of New York, a tax-exempt nonprofit, has sent more than half a million dollars to groups supporting Israeli settlements. The post Kathy...

02.11.2023 3

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GOP Representative Denies Existence of “Innocent Palestinian Civilians” and Tries to Hobble Aid to Gaza

With AIPAC urging members to reject eased humanitarian aid transfers, Republican Rep. Brian Mast compared all Palestinians to Nazis. The post GOP...

01.11.2023 2

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NYPD Cops Sued for Misconduct Cost City Millions in Settlements — Then Get Promotions

“They’re kind of failing upwards when they’re not only staying in the department but they’re also being promoted.” The post NYPD Cops Sued...

19.10.2023 6

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In Tense Closed-Door Meeting on Gaza, Josh Gottheimer Comment on Muslims Sparks Fury

In a Democratic caucus meeting on Israel–Gaza violence, Gottheimer made a disparaging remark about Muslim clergy, sources said. The post In Tense...

12.10.2023 3

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Tlaib and Bush Called to End Violence in Israel and Gaza. Then Fellow Democrats Attacked.

Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush called for a ceasefire and were attacked by AIPAC-aligned centrists. Democratic leadership stayed silent. The post...

11.10.2023 2

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As 2024 Looms, Democrats’ Campaign Tech Crumbles Under Private Equity Squeeze

A Democratic campaign tech monopoly cut more than 200 people, the second round of deep layoffs this year. The post As 2024 Looms, Democrats’...

05.10.2023 3

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Laphonza Butler’s EMILY’s List Spends Millions on Kamala Harris While Laying Off Grassroots Staff

Two months before the layoffs, EMILY’s List announced a 2024 plan to spend tens of millions of dollars to back Kamala Harris, a Butler ally. The...

04.10.2023 20

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NYPD “Transparency” Site Leaves Out Misconduct Lawsuits Settled for Millions

The New York Police Department touts the “transparency” of its officer database, but you’d never know about cops who rack up dozens of lawsuits...

25.09.2023 10

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AIPAC Targets Black Democrats — While the Congressional Black Caucus Stays Silent

AIPAC has given at least $3.6 million to the CBC’s old guard since last year, while members of the Squad draw the Israel lobby’s ire. The post...

21.09.2023 2

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Leading Democrat in Maryland Senate Race Once Blamed Murders On Decriminalized Pot

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks ran tough-on-crime campaigns for prosecutor. Now she’s fashioning herself as a reformer. The...

16.09.2023 6

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