Only 4 days left in our Fall Campaign but still a long way to go. If you believe in our independent journalism, please join with us today. Every gift—no matter the size—matters and only your support makes Common Dreams possible.
"We are in a pivotal moment in American history where the crises that we face are unprecedented," the democratic socialist told a crowd of thousands in Eugene, Oregon.
"Changing all policy domains in all states to a fully liberal orientation might have saved 171,030 lives in 2019," researchers estimate, "while changing them to a fully conservative orientation might have cost 217,635 lives."
Quality journalism. Progressive values. Our new media model is simple: we rely on our readers and thousands of small donations to keep us moving forward. No ads; no paywalls: our content is free, and our readers sustain us.
Simply put, the elections are "tightening" because rightwing billionaires and giant corporations are pouring billions of dollars into advertising. And advertising works.
