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Insurance Stocks Plunge as Medicare for All Bill Unveiled With Major Support
Under Rep. Pramila Jayapal's plan, private insurance would be nearly eliminated.
Is Donald Trump Destined to Be a One-Term President?
Several polls show Trump’s bid for re-election will be difficult.
FDA Bans Cancer-Causing Food Additives, But Won’t Enforce Until 2020
Recently banned cancer-causing additives will be on grocery shelves all year, unless companies are pressured.
“Frostlands” — Our Climate Future Foretold
In this excerpt of “Frostlands,” the main character of the novel grapples with the climate debate in 2051.
Cohen Hearing Exposed Republicans’ Weakened Status
Republicans are not taking their new congressional minority status with good cheer.
To Disempower Lobbyists, Give Congressional Staff a Raise
Overworked and underpaid staff often rely on corporate “experts” and their free labor in crafting policy.
Torture Fans and War Criminals Determine US Foreign Policy
Crisis of confidence? Nah. I’m just terrified.
The Fed’s “Emergency Measures” Are Becoming the New Normal
The central bank needs to become a public servant.
Charter Schools Exploit Lucrative Loophole That Would Be Easy to Close
Right now, the charter industry can spend public money almost any way it sees fit.
WATCH LIVE: Michael Cohen Testifies Trump Is a “Racist Conman”
Cohen is expected to make his most public and wide-ranging statements detailing his inside knowledge of the president.