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As Progressives Call for Student Debt Cancellation, Loan Companies Influence DC
The student loan industry has spent over $25 million lobbying the federal government since 2014.
20 Ways You Can Help Immigrants Now
While Congress stalls, you can take other kinds of actions to help immigrants in transition, in detention and in crisis.
The Honorable Course in Iran Starts With Ending Sanctions
Economic sanctions afflict the most vulnerable Iranian people -- the sick, the poor, the elderly and the children.
Don’t Expect the Impeachment Process to Bring Real Justice
There is a bedrock conservatism at the core of the impeachment process.
Here’s What to Do If You Want to Help Stop the Iran War
Let’s hold our senators to account and block Trump from starting an unconstitutional war.
In First Debate, 2020 Candidates Must Step It Up on Climate Change
The next president will decide the world’s climate future. When will the candidates start acting like it?
At Last, Robert Mueller Will Testify Before Congress
If Mueller parks it deep, Democrats may find themselves out of excuses for avoiding an impeachment inquiry.
Republicans Launch WinRed to Compete With ActBlue for Small Donors
When it comes to small-dollar fundraising, Republicans have typically lagged behind their Democratic counterparts.
AOC Expresses Support for Wayfair Walkout Over Child Detention Centers
In a letter to Wayfair executives, 547 employees demanded the company cease cooperating with the federal government.
One Trump Tax Cut Was Said to Help the Poor. A Billionaire Ended Up Winning Big.
The tax code already favored real estate developers like Trump, and his overhaul made it even friendlier.