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Illinois voters have supported a non-binding referendum recommending a millionaire's tax twice in recent years, but a constitutional amendment to implement it has failed to gain traction. Progressive politicians have advocated for taxing the wealthy to assist lower-income individuals, though legislative efforts have not succeeded.

AI-generated social media posts are targeting Oakland's mayor, with a Piedmont-raised political activist creating a network of websites and accounts to criticize progressive politicians.

A far-right backlash is growing in Latin America as crime concerns lead to Bukele-style crackdowns, contrasting with the region's initial left-leaning shift at the decade's start driven by pandemic-related inequities.