Chokwe Antar Lumumba, a human-rights lawyer, won the mayoralty of Jackson, Mississippi, in June with 93 percent of the vote. (Illustration by Louisa Bertman) By signing up, you confirm that you are ...

In the recent elections, the so-called “progressive wave” that has swept much of our city in recent years crashed on the shores of common sense in many parts of the city and the state. The Socialist ...

SEATTLE — Several progressive candidates gained ground in Seattle’s general election Wednesday, signaling what observers say is a shift to the left in city politics. Results show a stronger ...