Progressive movement
Coverage of Progressive movement in the Nexus archive.
- Mamdani says it’s time to ‘bring this chapter to a close’ after Graham Platner campaign collapse
Mamdani stated it is time to 'bring this chapter to a close' following the collapse of Graham Platner's campaign. Mamdani shifted focus back to Platner's campaign rather than addressing broader progressive movement questions.
- Progressive momentum hits speed bump as veteran Democrat fends off challenger in Colorado
Sen. John Hickenlooper, a moderate, defeated progressive challenger Julie Gonzales in Colorado's Democratic primary, marking a setback for the progressive movement within the party. Gonzales criticized Hickenlooper's support for Trump nominees, but his victory highlights ongoing tensions between moderate and progressive factions in the Democratic Party.
- Progressive momentum hits speed bump as veteran Democrat fends off challenger in Colorado
A moderate Democrat, John Hickenlooper, defeated progressive challenger Julie Gonzales in Colorado's Democratic primary. Gonzales criticized Hickenlooper's moderate stance and support for some Trump nominees, but her loss marked a setback for the progressive wave in the party during the midterms.
- Democratic socialists set sights beyond New York after Big Apple romp
Democratic socialists are expanding their focus to Colorado and Wisconsin following recent victories in New York. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) gained prominence through New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s election and recent wins.
- Khanna: ‘Progressive movement is on the ascendancy’
Rep. Ro Khanna stated the progressive movement is on the ascendancy following recent left-wing victories. He praised New York Assemblywoman Claire Valdez, projected to win the Democratic nomination for New York’s 7th Congressional District.
- ‘Glorious time to be a New Yorker’ as Lander’s win highlights Mamdani effect
Brad Lander, endorsed by Zohran Mamdani, won the Democratic primary in New York's 12th district, defeating incumbent Dan Goldman. The victory highlighted the influence of New York City's mayor and the progressive movement.
- Progressive candidates face off in high-stakes NY-7 debate
The article discusses the competitive Democratic primary for New York’s 7th Congressional District, where progressive candidates are vying to replace Nydia Velázquez, who has represented the district for 30 years. The race has caused a split within the progressive movement.
- Progressives are poised for a big victory in New Jersey
Analilia Mejia's potential win in New Jersey's House seat could boost progressives ahead of midterms. The victory would follow several progressive gains as the Democratic party debates its direction. Mejia, a Bernie Sanders aide, is running to fill Mikie Sherrill's former seat.