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Trump Declares “War” — and, Yes, Our Constitutional Crisis Is Here
A White House letter — clearly dictated by Trump himself — suggests he's ready to overturn the Constitution.
US-UK Deal Would Trample Global Privacy Safeguards
This unprecedented arrangement will seriously undermine privacy and other human rights.
GOP “Never Trumpers” Just Think He’s Bad for the Brand
Colin Powell’s penchant for playing footsie with atrocity dates back more than 50 years.
State Department Blocks EU Ambassador’s Deposition in Impeachment Inquiry
Sondland, a key figure in the Trump-Ukraine scandal, said he was “profoundly disappointed” about the order.
Senate Bill Would Cut Social Security Operations Again
Years of cuts to the Social Security Administration's operating budget have taken their toll.
Republicans and Right-Wing Media Show Signs They’ll Break With Trump
As Democrats build a case for impeachment, Republicans have found themselves politically trapped.
State Borders Create Medicaid Haves and Have-Nots
Americans in similar financial straits in neighboring states have vastly different access to Medicaid.
Trump Is Tinder for the White Nationalist Explosion That John Tanton Stoked
The late John Tanton acted as a bridge between explicitly white nationalist groups and the public policy realm.
It’s Time for the Left to Abandon AMLO
Obrador should not be able to go on for the next five-and-a-half years as president with progressive support.
The Political Giving History of Trump’s Ukraine Diplomats
Some of the diplomats caught up in Trump's Ukraine scandal were GOP donors and bundlers.