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Dark Money — Coming From a Shell Company Near You
Corporations are being created with the primary purpose of concealing the true source of super PAC donations.
Trump Says Sending US Troops to Venezuela Is “an Option”
Anti-war voices are continuing to call for a negotiated settlement.
Intel Chiefs Use “Global Threat” Report to Uphold US War Machine
The annual “Global Threat Assessment” is used to defend the interests of intel agencies, the Pentagon and the military.
Climate Change in 2019: What Have We Learned From 2018?
The effects of climate change are unpredictable and will only get worse unless we act now.
Ocasio-Cortez Raises Over $100,000 in Four Days Following Primary Threat
This comes in addition to the $400,000 she had on hand after the 2018 election.
A “Smart” Border Wall Is Just as Racist as a Physical Barrier
Democrats' “smart wall” would draw upon the same tech tools that have been long criticized by civil rights activists.
Fractured Far Right Escalates Harassment Against Left in Portland
Recent “alt-right” attempts to bait Portland anti-fascists into confrontations betray a sense of desperation.
The US Is Orchestrating a Coup in Venezuela
The US is intent on regime change in Venezuela because it has the world’s largest oil reserves.
Stopgap Measure to Reopen Government Will Strain SNAP Recipients
About 30 million people could face a gap of more than 40 days between monthly payments for food stamps.
There Is a Real National Emergency in the US, It’s Just Not the Wall
The opioid emergency requires a multifaceted and sustained solution.