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From Beto to Oprah, Undeclared 2020 Candidates Already Backed by Outside Groups
Various PACs are hoping to demonstrate grassroots support and “draft” their favored 2020 candidate to run.
Where Abortion Fights Will Play Out in 2019
Here are four venues where the debate over reproductive health services will play out in 2019.
Healthy Food Just Got a Big Boost in the New Farm Bill
A program that doubles the spending power for food stamp recipients who buy fresh produce just got more funding.
How Not to Build a “Great, Great Wall”: A Timeline of Border Fortification
Trump’s phantasmagorical wall, whether it ever materializes or not, has become a central artifact in US politics.
After a Weekend of Explosive Revelations, How Much More Is Trump Hiding?
A president under FBI investigation who has concealed evidence of his meetings with Putin. What's coming next?
The Green New Deal Is Happening in China
China’s progress in promoting electric cars and clean energy tells us a great deal about the US's potential to do so.
Matthew Whitaker Is Shaping Immigration Law Per Trump’s Agenda
The acting attorney general is making himself the final authority on some questions of immigration law.
LA Teachers Demand Moratorium on Charters as Strike Begins
Teachers are also demanding fully funded schools, smaller class sizes and additional support staff.
Ex-Obama HUD Chief Julián Castro Enters 2020 Presidential Race
The former Housing and Urban Development secretary has vowed to support Medicare for All and act on climate change.
Five Forces Driving the Rise of Fascism in 2019
The forces driving fascism are strong. We have to be stronger.