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Is Trump Using the Shutdown to Serve Energy and Hunting Special Interests?
Lawmakers and nonprofits are calling out the administration for using the shutdown to cater to special interests.
Don’t Build the Wall, Build Affordable Housing
Money earmarked for a wall against imaginary threats would be better spent on public and affordable housing.
More Women Are Running for Office in 2020, But Will Voters Support Them?
Will the “women's wave” finally result in a woman being nominated for president?
New Koch-Funded Toolkit Has Strategies to Bankrupt Unions
The post-Janus toolkit gives guidance on attacking and dismantling a major funder of the Democratic Party.
Los Angeles School Counselors Strike Back
California ranks 47th in the nation when it comes to school counselor access.
Ocasio-Cortez: “Breathe Fire” in Face of Trump
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is leading the charge against Washington’s political language of bipartisanship.
Confederate Monuments Can No Longer Hide Behind Alabama Law
Taking statues down won’t magically fix racism, but it’s a step in the right direction.
Rebate Trap Keeps Generic Diabetes Drugs Out of Reach
Big Pharma brands keep generics out of the market by offering volume-based rebates to insurers and their intermediaries.
Trump Administration Sets New Restrictions on Food for the Poor
If new rules go into effect, over 700,000 would lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Millions of Americans Flood Into Mexico for Health Care
The US's “dental refugees” flock to Mexico in the thousands every day, seeking affordable care.