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Donald Trump, Gunrunner for Hire
Trump’s proposal to make it easier for global gunrunners to operate from the US has been met with jubilation by the NRA.
Is There a Cult of Trump?
Trump as a leader and his loyal followers exhibit “culting” behaviors, says cult expert Dr. Milton J. Bennett.
Newly Released FBI Files Expose Red-Baiting of Woody Guthrie
FBI records show the folk singer's surveillance continued even after he stopped performing due to Huntington's disease.
What Happens When a Pipeline Runs Afoul of Government Rules?
Work on the Mountain Valley Pipeline was halted after a court found federal agencies had failed to follow protections.
Chevron Must Pay for Environmental Damage in Ecuador, Court Rules
The ruling comes almost 25 years after 30,000 people sued Chevron over the company’s environmental impact.
Trump Signs Legislation Pumping Billions More Into War Machine
Some progressives in Congress are questioning the increased Pentagon funding at the cost of social programs.
Will Trump Be Charged With Conspiracy to Violate Federal Election Law?
Evidence is mounting of Trump's participation. Could a grand jury name him an unindicted co-conspirator?
Repression Intensifies in Argentina After President Empowers Military
Is the government once again using the military to suppress opposition to the IMF's neoliberal policies?
For Republicans, the Mueller Probe Isn’t Watergate: It’s Ken Starr in Reverse
Republicans assume that all scandal investigations are political weapons: And seriously, they ought to know.
Anti-Union Measure in Missouri Loses by Massive Margin
It will be important to build on this victory to further strengthen the power of workers.