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Did the National Archives Throw a Wrench Into Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation?
The GOP-controlled Senate is hoping to push through Kavanaugh’s confirmation before November’s midterm elections.
Trump Urges Lawmakers to Push 1 Million Americans Off Food Stamp Program
Trump is pushing Congress to pass the measure seven months after passing the GOP tax law.
Who Chooses Abortion? More People Than You Might Think.
Safe access to abortion should be part of health care.
This Ohio Bill Will Make Transgender Youth Suffer
A new bill would require teachers to “out” trans youth to their parents and restrict education about identity.
Trump Takes on the Fed
The best way to make the central bank serve the needs of the economy is to make it a public utility.
Ahed Tamimi Is Free, but 350 Palestinian Children Remain in Jails
Three out of four Palestinian children experience physical violence after their arrest for minor crimes.
Whatever Word We Use, Trump’s Entanglement With Russians Is a Big Deal
Republicans are now trying to say that collusion -- whatever that word means -- is no big deal. They’re wrong.
Five Financial Consequences of Trump Getting His Hands on the Economy
The rest of us are going to have to face the consequences of Donald Trump getting his hands on the economy.
Mothers of Mexico’s Disappeared Young Men Blame the Police
Their suspicions were confirmed this year when 19 police officers were charged with the disappearances.
Senate Sends $717 Billion Military Spending Bill to Trump’s Desk
The final Senate vote tally was 87-10 with 40 Democrats joining in.