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Redistricting and the 2018 Elections: Can Democrats Stop the GOP’s Winning Streak?
No matter who wins, gerrymandering is a problem for democracy.
Iran Again in the Crosshairs as War Hawks Rejoice
If John Bolton and the NRA's new president say it's good, run the other way.
What to Know About the New White House Faith-Based Initiative
Here's everything you need to know about the push for even more Christian power in the US.
The Death Cult of Trump: A Planet in Ruins
They are the extremists.
Louisiana Judge Rules Bayou Bridge Pipeline’s Coastal Use Permit Is Illegal
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources failed to follow state guidelines when issuing the permit.
Following Allegations of Assault and Abuse Against Women, New York Attorney General Resigns
“This is unacceptable in any scenario, but especially when the abuser is the chief law enforcement officer for the State of New York.”
Trump Calls Kerry Outreach on Iran “Possibly Illegal Shadow Diplomacy”
Trump floated the idea that John Kerry could face criminal charges for lobbying to salvage the Iranian Nuclear Deal.
Switching Sides: Whitewashing History in the Age of Trump
The fight against fascism is part of a struggle over memory.
Scott Pruitt’s Embattled Science “Transparency” Rule Does Not Apply to Pesticides
There is tremendous secrecy around pesticides.
Survivor-Centered Tribunals Find ICE Guilty of Abuses, Push for Agency’s Abolition
Survivors' truth-commission-style testimonies loudly proclaim a path forward: abolition.