Political Ad Spending Is Projected To Reach a New High in 2026 Midterms
The 2026 elections are on track to become the most expensive midterm cycle in U.S. history, driven in large part by huge increases in political advertising.
Chile’s Trump? Ariel Dorfman on the Election of Pinochet Admirer José Antonio Kast
“It is a political and ethical earthquake,” says acclaimed Chilean American writer Ariel Dorfman.
The Far Right Triumphs in Chile
José Antonio Kast, who has promised historic tax cuts and a tougher immigration policy, will be Chile’s next president. Center-left candidate Jeanette Jara has conceded defeat.
‘Pretty Explicit White Nationalism’: Trump National Security Strategy Document Leaves Critics Aghast
By: Brad Reed for Common Dreams The Trump administration on Thursday released its official National Security Strategy, and many critics noted that it was loaded with rhetoric frequently used by…
Trump, Honduras, and Election Interference: Ben Norton Calls Out ‘Blatant Fraud’
By: Joshua Scheer/Columnist Trump is clearly upset about the Honduran election; no one should be surprised. I would be too, if I spent so much time and energy trying to…
‘New York, This City Belongs to You’: Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Speech
If tonight teaches us anything, it is that convention has held us back. We have bowed at the altar of caution, and we have paid a mighty price... We will…
Mamdani’s Ability to Break With Dem Status Quo Depends on Organizing From Below
Zohran Mamdani’s grassroots-oriented model of political power remains incomprehensible to most political observers.
Norman Solomon: The Rage of Billionaires and the Frenzy to Stop Zohran Mamdani From Becoming New York’s Mayor
“Mamdani’s widespread appeal represents the total collapse of a Democratic Party establishment.”
Zohran Mamdani’s Battle Against the Billionaire Class and Democratic Establishment Is Just Beginning
Noting that corporations, large landlords, developers, and donors "want to keep him out of the mayor's office," India Walton urged Zohran Mamdani's campaign to "stay ahead of the messaging and…
Cuckoo for Cuomo: Ex-Governor’s Name Dominated Coverage of NYC Mayoral Race
A FAIR analysis of New York mayoral primary coverage found that Andrew Cuomo’s name appeared in headlines seven times more often than Zohran Mamdani’s.
NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary Puts Gaza in Focus
Zohran Mamdani’s Zionist antagonists tried to turn his Muslim identity and pro-Palestine politics into a liability, writes Corinna Barnard. So far, it hasn’t worked.
Zohran Mamdani Delivers Stunning Blow to ‘Billionaire-Backed Status Quo’ in NYC
"The people of New York City proved that a movement powered by hope, courage, and working people can beat the money of billionaires," said one Mamdani supporter.
NYC Mayoral Primary Day: Zohran Mamdani on Building a Movement & Campaigning for an Affordable City
Mamdani’s ascendant grassroots campaign has taken the Democratic establishment by surprise.
‘Mamdani-Mentum’: AOC Endorses Democratic Socialist for NYC Mayor
"Assemblymember Mamdani has demonstrated a real ability on the ground to put together a coalition of working-class New Yorkers that is strongest to lead the pack," Ocasio-Cortez said.