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Inslee, Rosen, And Lee Speak To Nevada Progressive Activists

Jan 14, 2019

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is pitching his record tackling climate change, gun control measures and expanding paid family leave to an audience of Nevada activists who could be key backers if the Democrat runs for president.

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Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidates and former state representatives Stacey Abrams and Stacey Evans participate in a debate earlier this month.

Progressive Fights, More Women On The Ballot In Tuesday's Primary Contests

May 22, 2018
A Texas House runoff has become ground zero for Democrats' fight between progressives and centrists, while two Democratic women are taking different approaches in their race for Georgia governor.
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Downtown Las Vegas Protest Part Of New Spirit Of Activism

Apr 07, 2017

The election of Donald Trump as president ignited a spirit of activism in the country — and Nevada.

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Supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders cheer during a protest near City Hall in Philadelphia during the Democratic National Convention in July.

Bernie Sanders' New Political 'Revolution' Faces Bumpy Beginning

Aug 24, 2016
Eight key staffers have already quit the political group aimed at furthering progressive causes near and dear to the runner-up in the Democratic presidential primary.
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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, accompanied by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, speaks at the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal on Monday.

Elizabeth Warren Campaigns With Hillary Clinton, Goes After Donald Trump

Jun 27, 2016
In their first appearance together of the 2016 campaign, the progressive hero and Massachusetts senator enthusiastically endorsed the presumptive nominee.
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Democratic congressional candidate Lucy Flores speaks at a campaign rally for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders in February in Las Vegas.

Can Bernie Sanders Boost This Congressional Candidate To Victory?

Jun 14, 2016
Lucy Flores was among the first endorsements Sanders made earlier this year, and his fundraising plea helped the former Nevada legislator raise over $600,000 for her competitive Democratic primary.
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Lucy Flores has seen a significant uptick in donations once Bernie Sanders endorsed her bid for Congress

Be Like Bernie: Sanders Looks To Spread His Political Wealth

May 28, 2016
He's beginning to expand his political network by helping upstart progressive congressional candidates and state legislators, lending his fundraising prowess and national fame to boost their bids.
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Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva on Immigration

Jul 23, 2010
Question: What politician asked people to boycott his own state? Answer: Raul Grijalva. The Arizona Congressman made headlines when he spoke out against SB 1070, the state's controversial immigration bill.
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The Progressive Bloggers' Conference

Jul 23, 2010
They say the Internet brings the world together, but here's an interesting match-up: the right-wing bloggers are holding their annual conference right next door to the left-wing bloggers in Vegas. We talk to the head of the progressive conference, Netroots Nation.
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