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Pelosi caves, progressive Democrats angry, as House passes humanitarian border bill

Thursday, June 27

(WASHINGTON) -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday her party will use immigration reform as a "battle cry" going forward, after the House passed a $4.6 billion emergency humanitarian border bill over... Read More.

Illinois governor says new abortion law makes state most progressive on the issue

Wednesday, June 12

(SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) -- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday is expected to sign into law the Reproductive Health Act, which he said would make his state the most progressive on the issue.The... Read More.

2020 Democratic candidates move to the left, become more progressive as climate change emerges as campaign issue

Friday, June 7

(NEW YORK) -- Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, in unveiling phase three of his Democratic presidential candidacy's climate agenda, has an eye cast toward the global stage -- and is looking to reimagine... Read More.

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Sanders pushes back against Biden’s claim he’s the ‘most progressive’ candidate in the Democratic field

Sunday, May 5

(DES MOINES, Iowa) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders pushed back against former Vice President Joe Biden's claim that he has "the most progressive record" of any candidate in the Democratic presidential field, citing... Read More.

Progressive Christine Hallquist could be the nation’s 1st transgender governor

Sunday, November 4

Stephanie Keith/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Vermont is poised to make history for the LGBTQ community if voters in the Green Mountain State oust their current governor in favor of first-time candidate Christine Hallquist. The... Read More.

Democratic governor faces progressive challenge in Rhode Island primary

Wednesday, September 12

Education Images/UIG via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- As some pundits predict a potential blue wave among the nation's statehouses this November, the one atop Smith Hill in Providence, Rhode Island, could be lighting up red.The... Read More.

Progressive challenger takes down Boston-area congressman in latest primary upset

Wednesday, September 5

ABC News(BOSTON) -- Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley defeated longtime Rep. Mike Capuano in a closely watched primary Tuesday night, with energized Democratic voters opting to send a dynamic new voice promising bold leadership... Read More.