At the Races: While TV was watching NH - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Jan 25, 2024
The Squad review: AOC, the rise of the left and the fight against dark money Ryan Grim provides an exhaustive account of challenges faced – and sometimes failed – by the US progressive stars The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2023
Jewish Dem slams GOP Israel resolution More than 100 Democrats declined to support the GOP resolution Salon · Dec 6, 2023
Pro-Israel groups target US lawmakers critical of Israel’s war ahead of primaries Rashida Tlaib and other Democratic ‘Squad’ members – and one Republican – are targets of attack ads as critics support opponents The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2023
Her son was killed in Parkland. She hopes a harrowing picture book will finally cause lawmakers to act ‘Joaquin’s First School Shooting’ borrows the aesthetics and language of children’s book, but its contents are purposely chilling. Patricia Oliver, whose son Joaquin was 17 when he died in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, tells Clémence Michallon how lawmakers are responding to the book The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
GOP lawyer wants to stop college votes "Republicans' only plan is to try to 'combat' voting on college campuses," said Rep. Summer Lee Salon · Apr 25, 2023
GOP accused of "pro-starvation agenda" "Stop playing politics with people's lives," warns Rep. Summer Lee Salon · Apr 17, 2023
Progressives decry Tenn. "fascism" "If you thought youth organizing was strong," warned Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, "just wait for what's coming" Salon · Apr 7, 2023
Democrats win Feb. 7 Pennsylvania House special elections On Feb. 7, 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives held elections to fill vacancies in Districts 32, 34, and 35. Ballotpedia · Feb 13, 2023
Pa. Democrats win 3 Allegheny County special elections — and control of the state House PITTSBURGH — Democrats declared victory in three special elections for the state House on Tuesday, putting the party on the brink of controlling the lower chamber of the legislature for the first time since 2010. Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023
Special elections in Pittsburgh could end Pa. House impasse Pittsburgh-area voters are participating in special elections to fill three vacancies in the state House of Representatives The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023
Breaking a ‘cement’ ceiling: Summer Lee’s journey to becoming Pa.’s first Black congresswoman PHILADELPHIA — Summer Lee’s swearing-in wasn’t the celebratory moment her family envisioned. Instead of watching Lee take the oath as the first Black woman to represent Pennsylvania in Congress, her mother and grandmother were dozing off in the House gallery as a Republican standstill over electing a new speaker dragged… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 4, 2023
109 Dems back GOP's anti-socialism stunt "This resolution is ... about laying the groundwork to cut Social Security and Medicare," warned Rep. Mark Pocan Salon · Feb 3, 2023
One week from today—PA House control at stake Welcome to the Tuesday, January 31, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jan 31, 2023
Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2023 Popcorn and memes: US Democrats find humour in ‘speakergeddon’ With Republican infighting over speaker persisting, many Democrats shared lighthearted takes on the voting marathon.
Tribune News Service · Jan 1, 2023 For retiring US Rep. Mike Doyle, 'no regrets' as his consequential career in Congress ends PITTSBURGH — This was a bad idea, Susan Doyle told her husband.
Ballotpedia · Dec 14, 2022 11 state legislative special elections have been scheduled for 2023 Welcome to the Wednesday, December 14, Brew.
Salon · Nov 19, 2022 Super PAC money could kill Democrats If Democratic leaders don't crack down on super PAC spending, they'll lose control of the party to billionaires
Tribune News Service · Nov 14, 2022 How Summer Lee's historic win in Pa.'s 12th Congressional District reverberates beyond politics PITTSBURGH — Summer Lee’s historic victory in Tuesday’s midterm election secured her a place in history as Pennsylvania’s first Black congresswoman, but experts and organizers say her win speaks to a broader movement that is focused on representation and beliefs rather than solely electability.
The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2022 New generation of candidates stakes claim to Democratic party’s future The leadership in Washington may be geriatric but key wins for younger candidates suggest a generational change is under way
Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022 Summer Lee to be 1st Black woman from Pa. in US House after defeating Mike Doyle in 12th district A decisive victory swept progressive Democrat Summer Lee into history, with her victory in Pennsylvania's newly drawn 12th Congressional District making her the first Black woman to represent the state in the U.S. House.
Salon · Nov 9, 2022 Summer Lee overcomes AIPAC onslaught AIPAC poured a ton of money into the race to oppose Lee in the primary and later boost her Republican opponent
The Guardian - US · Nov 9, 2022 Progressive candidates score crucial wins in midterm elections Support from Bernie Sanders and other pols and key turnout by Gen Z voters led to victories in Texas, Florida and other states
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Historic wins: Women, Gen Z and LGBTQ candidates celebrate series of firsts in midterms Maxwell Frost, 25, became the youngest congressman in history while Democrat Maura Healey of Massachusetts goes down in the history books as the first openly lesbian governor in US history
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Democrat Deluzio wins US House seat in Pennsylvania Election lawyer Chris Deluzio is headed to Washington after winning an open U.S. House seat north of Pittsburgh