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Assange’s Indictment Treats Journalism as a Crime
Trump’s message to the press: Publish material critical of U.S. policy at your peril.
Senators Take Step Forward on Voting Rights Restoration
Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin introduced the Democracy Restoration Act on Tuesday.
McDonald’s Retreat on Fighting Wage Increases Shows the Tide Is Turning
McDonald’s will no longer lobby against local, state and federal efforts to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Echoes of History: Trump’s “Movement” Now Has a Uniform and Membership Cards
Trump's latest grift to followers is pitching “executive membership cards.”
Trump Reportedly Pushed to Drop Asylum Seekers in Democratic Sanctuary Cities
The White House reportedly considered dropping migrants off in Democratic districts as a supposed “punishment.”
Democratic Candidates Say They Support Reparations. Do They Mean It?
Many Black voters are questioning the sincerity of candidates' promises.
As Deadlines Loom, Immigrants Seek Escape From “Temporary” Status
The American Dream and Promise Act would offer the security of permanence in the country they consider home.
Republicans Twist White Nationalism Hearing Into Islamophobic Forum
Rather than repudiate white supremacist violence, lawmakers chose to attack its critics.
Policing Worsens Public Safety for Puerto Rico’s Most Vulnerable
Policing in Puerto Rico deepens inequalities stemming from domination by the U.S. and failed development.
Treasury Department Fails to Meet Deadline to Hand Over Trump’s Tax Returns
The defiant tone of Mnuchin's letter was foreshadowed on Tuesday when he appeared before the House Committee.