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Will 2020 Presidential Candidates Take On Corporate Tribunals?
An obscure system of corporate courts built into trade and investment agreements is quietly eroding public protections.
The US Border Is Much Bigger Than You Think — and Not Just Because of Trump
There is a global empire of borders meant to promote Washington’s geopolitical, economic and military interests.
Trump Can’t Decide Whether to Deny or Brag About His Impeachable Offense
Speaker Pelosi must switch gears -- impeachment is a national imperative.
“How Dare You!” Greta Thunberg Rebukes World Leaders
“We will not let you get away with this,” the 16-year-old climate strike leader tells the UN Climate Action Summit.
Sanders Proposes Wealth Tax to Slash Fortunes of Ultra-Rich
“I don't think billionaires should exist,” Sanders says.
States, 2020 Candidates Push Back Against Facial Recognition Technology
Beto O’Rourke is joining Bernie Sanders in calling for a federal ban as resistance spreads at all levels.
Purdue Hires PR Firm That Helped BP After Catastrophic 2010 Oil Spill
The company that manufactures OxyContin has turned to BP's corporate spin doctors.
Trump’s Ukraine Call Raises Questions About Campaign Finance Rules
Campaign finance experts say there may already be evidence of a violation.
A Veteran in a World of Never-Ending Wars and Improvised Explosive Devices
By calling off Taliban peace talks, Trump ensured that more troopers like me will needlessly die in a war without end.
Donald Trump’s Plan for Winning the China Trade War: Lying
Most of us really would be better off with Trump losing his trade war with China.