Progressives like Abdul El‑Sayed are still struggling to solve it
Progressives like Abdul El‑Sayed are still struggling to solve it
Colby College; Institute for Humane Studies
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August 9, 2026 6:00AM (EDT)
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Michigan Democratic candidate for Senate Abdul El-Sayed and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) greet the crowd after El-Sayed spoke at The People V. The Powerful rally at the Detroit Opera House on July 18, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Sarah Rice/Getty Images)
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