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The convergence of Abundance centrists and conservative environmentalists would seem to belie the ACC’s assertion that the environmental movement is dominated by radicals who would rather sabotage the American economy than accept any of the compromises necessary to achieve a prosperous future.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026 -
House Democrats are facing an internal split, with centrists who are circulating an alternative plan while remaining noncommittal or opposed to their leaders’ war powers measure.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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There’s a reason why strident partisans like Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton and progressives Tom Steyer and Katie Porter have consistently placed high in the polls, while moderates like Becerra, his frenemy Antonio Villaraigosa and San Jose mayor Matt Mahan have lagged.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s president and its parliament speaker posted statements on social media declaring the country has no hard-liners or moderates.—
Jon Gambrell,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Progressives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressives. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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