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Trump Adviser Tom Barrack Pushed for Saudi Nuclear Deal — for Profit
Federal prosecutors are investigating foreign influence.
Is the Green New Deal Our Last Hope to Address Climate Change?
Earth was once likened to a spaceship, but thanks to climate change, our planet is more like a leaking lifeboat.
The 2020 Candidates Are Ignoring Guantánamo
Perpetual war, Guantánamo and indefinite detention have become permanent features of U.S. foreign policy.
DOJ Guts Asylum Protections for Members of Families Threatened With Violence
William Barr’s decision appeared to leave an exception for members of wealthy or politically connected families.
The Cheapest Way to Save the Planet Grows Like a Weed
The widespread cultivation of industrial hemp could be a cheap way to fight pollution.
Hong Kong Protesters, Chinese Workers Point the Way to New Internationalism
There are political impulses that China's government cannot contain, co-opt or absorb.
Trump’s Intelligence Director Nominee Is a Defense Industry Favorite
Since he first ran for office, Rep. John Ratcliffe has raised $110,500 from the defense sector.
What You Won’t Hear From the Candidates Tonight
The format is more than simply ludicrous and the only reason these debates matter is that they have to.
On Voting Rights, the US Is Behind Much of the World
The United States continues to deprive many people of this basic civic tool.
It’s Past Time for the United States to Get Out of Puerto Rico’s Way
The U.S. government must take accountability for its role in molding current conditions in Puerto Rico.