A Good Election Night for Progressives

Today on TAP: Tuesday’s results—some not yet final—bode well for the fall. by Robert Kuttner June 3, 2026 (Prospect.org) Let’s begin with California. Though Republican Steve Hilton is currently leading in the jungle primary for the governor’s race, with Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer running second and third, there are still… Continue reading

House Progressives to Biden: Pressure Israel to End Assault on Gaza Civilians

Reps. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) (left) and Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) (right) hold a news conference in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on May 17, 2019.  (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Israel’s massive attack on Gaza “must be carried out according to international law and take all due measures to limit harm… Continue reading

Progressives under attack from right — and left

BAY AREA//JUSTIN PHILLIPS The term “progressive” has been muddied and vilified in recent years, casting a shadow over the once-proud ideology that has shaped the Bay Area’s political landscape for decades. Justin Phillips Oct. 15, 2023 (SFChronicle.com) Conservatives are once again successfully demonizing and devaluing a term embraced by liberals,… Continue reading