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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.
Will the US Military Murder Migrants at the Border?
Those seeking safety in the United States may sadly find their lives even more at risk.
Why Restoring Voting Rights Matters for Florida’s Latinos
Floridians will vote on restoring the vote to people with felony convictions -- which benefits all marginalized groups.
Female Candidates Running in Record Numbers — Just Not in California
Women make up just 20 percent of Congress.