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Democratic Primary Debate Moderators Are Failing to Center the Climate Crisis
The climate crisis is not getting the attention in the debates anywhere near the level Democratic voters want.
It’s Our Choice: Medicare for All, or Endless War?
We could easily fund health care for all by ending military boondoggles and fruitless wars.
Corporate Spies Are Watching Organized Labor
The right-wing members of the National Labor Relations Board want to make it legal for corporations to spy on workers.
Doctors Group Owned by a Private Equity Firm Repeatedly Sued the Poor
Lawsuits against poor patients began after TeamHealth, a physician staffing firm, was acquired by the Blackstone Group.
Microsoft Funds Facial Recognition Technology Secretly Tested on Palestinians
It's a shockingly unethical decision for a company holding itself out as the tech industry's “moral leader.”
Many Evangelicals Excuse Anything Trump Does — Because He’s the “Chosen One”
The religious right think Trump will rid the U.S. of abortion, secularism and other great “sins.”
Iraqi Prime Minister to Step Down After Weeks of Anti-Government Protests
The announcement came after at least 25 people were killed in a violent response to the protests by security forces.
Koch Network Jumps Into 2020 Races by Backing GOP Senators
Americans for Prosperity Action spent nearly $230,000 this week to boost GOP senators facing re-election in 2020.
$11 Million Medicare Tool Gives Seniors Wrong Insurance Information
Consumer advocates have identified cases of malfunction for a cost-finding tool redesigned by the Trump administration.
Impeachment Inquiry Throws Spotlight on Family Favoritism in Politics
Anti-nepotism rules should be tightened to include the White House.