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Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D-PA) speaks with guests during a rally at the UFCW Local 1776 headquarters in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, April 16, 2022.
John Fetterman vs. Every Predatory Financier in America: The billionaire class is pouring money into the Pennsylvania Senate race, backing Democrat Conor Lamb and Republican Dave McCormick. Read Staff Writer Alex Sammon on how big money is trying to buy off one of the only toss-up races this midterm cycle.
Will Inflation Break the News?: The greatest threat to democracy as it relates to the media is not the spread of disinformation, Executive Editor David Dayen writes, but paywalls. Read more about why keeping journalism free and accessible is crucial to informing the public.
Free Idea for Moderate Democrats: Criticize Republicans: If moderate Democrats want to hold onto their seats this November, they should consider criticizing Republicans instead of their own party. It's political messaging 101, writes Managing Editor Ryan Cooper.
Fight Erupts in Iowa Over Carbon Capture Pipelines: Three carbon capture pipelines planned for Iowa are facing strong community resistance. Don't miss Aden Choate's reporting on the broad cross-class coalition standing up for land rights in the Midwest. A Community Hospital in Deep-Red Wyoming: After private equity ownership caused significant cutbacks and tragedies at a rural Wyoming hospital, the community is trying to fight back. Read Maureen Tkacik on how the people of Riverton, Wyoming are taking back control of their local hospital.
