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In Historic Midterm, Women Help Democrats Take Control of the House
One hundred women will serve in the House for the first time in US history.
Stacey Abrams Refuses to Give Up: Georgia Governor Race Still Too Close to Call
Abrams is refusing to concede an election that many say was rigged by her Republican opponent, Brian Kemp.
No Middle Ground for Indian Country in This Election
More than 100 Native candidates are running for office. Most are directly challenging Trump's policies.
Trump’s War on the Fed
When higher rates trigger another recession, Trump can point an accusing finger at the central bank, absolving himself.
White Nationalist Links, Voter Suppression Define Kris Kobach’s Career
Kobach has been the perfect white nationalist Trojan horse in GOP-controlled parts of the country.
LIVE BLOG: Election Day 2018
Truthout senior columnist William Rivers Pitt documents the 2018 midterm elections. Join us all day for ongoing updates!
The Election Is Only Half the Battle: Challenges of Progressive Governance
For progressives to succeed in government, we will need movement-based inside-outside strategies of governance.
Donald Trump Welcomes In the Age of “Usable” Nuclear Weapons
Trump has launched a second nuclear age by rejecting the treaty that was meant to initiate the closing of the first one.
The 2020 Census Citizenship Question Trial Begins Today
Here are five things you should know about the cases challenging the citizenship question on the 2020 Census.
Eight Lessons From History to Help Make Sense of the Far Right
We cannot take for granted that democratic systems and norms will stand without our defense.