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Amy McGrath Will Try to Unseat Mitch McConnell in 2020
Kentucky has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1992, but liberal groups believe McConnell is beatable.
Trump’s Human Rights Commission Could Undercut Human Rights
The State Department's new human rights commission will be led by an anti-choice activist.
We Need a Green New Deal to Defeat Fascism and Reverse Inequality
Economist Robert Pollin explains why the Green New Deal is the only viable response to global socioeconomic crises.
Current Investigation of ExxonMobil Could Spur Broader Climate Action
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a state-led investigation into ExxonMobil’s climate change deception.
New Hampshire Gets a Taste of Elizabeth Warren’s Retail Politics
Warren's “selfie line” is retail politics for the 21st century.
Trump Renews Push for Citizenship Question, Despite Supreme Court Ruling
Trump is expected to issue an executive order calling for the controversial question to be added to the census.
Lessons From the Natural World on Washington’s Unnatural Wars
Americans have to recognize the parasitic nature of the national security state.
Immigration Officials Use Secretive Gang Databases to Deny Migrant Asylum Claims
The information in the databases comes from foreign police and militaries, and it is being used to detain migrants.
American Chemistry Council Airs Ads to Boost Senators Facing Re-election
The trade group represents nearly 200 companies, including DuPont, Chevron Phillips and ExxonMobil.
It’s Time for the Democratic Candidates to Confront Islamophobia
The Democratic candidates' silence on Islamophobia is a tacit nod to mainstream prejudices against Muslims.