How Seattle’s The Stranger Became a Progressive Kingmaker

Endorsements from The Stranger have become a must-have for some politicians, who know to bring snacks to their meetings with the paper’s writers.

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San Francisco Sees Nancy Pelosi as a Tireless Leader for the City

Representative Nancy Pelosi, after announcing her retirement, was praised by many San Franciscans for her tireless efforts on behalf of the city. Some of her work went unheralded.

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How the California Prop. 50 Redistricting Plan Will Affect 2026 Elections

Five districts held by Republicans become potential Democratic pickups, but some remain highly competitive. And a number of incumbent lawmakers have easier pathways to re-election.

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New York, Long a City of Contradictions, Is Still Turning Up New Ones

New York City has often set the political, cultural and financial course of the country. Tuesday’s mayoral election — and a New Yorker watching from Washington — could scramble it all.

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Democrats Play the Hits on Health Care. Why Fewer People Are Listening.

The basic political conflict in America has changed to something very different than the one putting health care to the fore.

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Athens Democracy Forum: Discontent Has Put Democracy in Jeopardy

Experts at the Athens Democracy Forum this week will explore the challenges to democracy, from artificial intelligence and subversion to complacency and inequality.

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A Liberal Group Returns to Push Democrats to Oppose Trump

The organization, Demand Justice, will use its megaphone to call on lawmakers to “demonstrate steadfast opposition to the dismantling and corruption of our legal system, courts and the rule of law.”

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Daily Caller Opinion Column ‘Explicitly’ Calls for Violence

The column, by editor at large Geoffrey Ingersoll, calls for “blood in the streets” in response to violence against conservatives.

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Why Is Trump Targeting George Soros’s Foundation? Here’s What to Know.

For decades, Mr. Soros’s philanthropic empire has sought to advance a liberal, democratic agenda around the globe. He is a frequent target of right-wing attacks.

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Catholics Project Many Images Onto Pope Leo: Liberal? Conservative? Cubs Fan?

Unlike Francis, Leo XIV has given few clues about where he stands on issues dividing the church (though he’s definitely a White Sox guy). Followers fill in the gaps.

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