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Born Disposable: Trump’s War on Youth
The Trump administration views children not as the promise of a future, but as a threat to the present.
Attorney General Nominee Raked in Millions From Corporate America
William Barr will be overseeing some of the same companies that paid him millions in cash and stock options.
Will the Longest Shutdown in US History End in a Power Grab?
It is appearing increasingly likely that Trump will declare a national emergency to end the shutdown.
Where Abortion Fights Will Play Out in 2019
Here are four venues where the debate over reproductive health services will play out in 2019.
How Not to Build a “Great, Great Wall”: A Timeline of Border Fortification
Trump’s phantasmagorical wall, whether it ever materializes or not, has become a central artifact in US politics.
After a Weekend of Explosive Revelations, How Much More Is Trump Hiding?
A president under FBI investigation who has concealed evidence of his meetings with Putin. What's coming next?
Matthew Whitaker Is Shaping Immigration Law Per Trump’s Agenda
The acting attorney general is making himself the final authority on some questions of immigration law.
The Federal Government Offers a Case Study in Bad Email Tracking
Third-party company, Granicus, knows exactly who is opening a government email and when, all without encryption.
The Biggest Issues for Wildlife and Endangered Species in 2019
Experts warn that the opportunity to make a difference on conservation is already running short.
“Free Trade” Is Today’s Imperialism by the 1 Percent
Building alternatives to free trade must become an essential component of a more progressive US foreign policy.