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The Trump Administration Drained the Swamp — Into the White House
The idea that Donald Trump would be an ethics reformer in the executive branch was always an absurd joke.
Sanders and Omar’s Plan Would Wipe Out Every Outstanding Student Loan
Wiping out student debt could boost the GDP up to $108 billion and add 1.5 million jobs per year.
Primary Challengers Looking to Repeat AOC Magic Face Uphill Battle in 2020
After a midterm cycle featuring a number of high-profile upsets, more House Democrats are facing primary challenges.
Trump’s Persecution of His Investigators Follows Authoritarian Playbook
Trump is using the law as a weapon to defeat opponents, while protecting his own supporters’ lawbreaking.
Iran Had the Legal Right to Shoot Down US Spy Drone
The United States has no lawful claim of self-defense to justify a military attack on Iran.
How the Media Misrepresents the Debate Over the Green New Deal
There’s more to the story than “environmentalists versus blue-collar workers.”
Let’s Shut Down the Authoritarian Machine
In an age of fascist politics, we must fight the emergence of apocalyptic nationalism and racist authoritarianism.
Legal Victory Strengthens LGBT Activists as Threat From Bolsonaro Looms
The ruling offers hope amid the fear, uncertainty and violence LGBT people experience in Brazil.
US Sanctions Are Deadly, Illegal and Ineffective
The Trump administration is using its economic weight to try to exact regime change in Iran and across the globe.
New Federal Bill Would Make It Easier to Join a Union
The bill's protections would also extend to those not currently classified as employees, such as rideshare drivers.