Forward Gazette

Democracy & Elections

The Billionaire Buyout of American Democracy: How Dark Money Is Rewriting the Rules Before 2026

As the 2026 midterms approach, billionaire-funded PACs are quietly pouring unprecedented sums into state legislative races, targeting voting laws and redistricting rules. This isn't campaign spending—it's a systematic purchase of democratic infrastructure itself.

Mar 27, 2026

Economic Justice

Rent Is Too Damn High and Getting Higher: Why America's Housing Crisis Is a Policy Choice, Not an Accident

America's housing crisis isn't the result of natural market forces—it's the predictable outcome of decades of policy choices that prioritized profit over people. From exclusionary zoning to Wall Street landlords, the system is working exactly as designed.

Mar 27, 2026