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Democrat Lobbyist’s Latest Special Interest: Jared Kushner
Top Democratic lobbyists are pursuing their survival strategies
Breaking the Chains: Can Labor Unions Organize Retail Workers?
Retail is the nation's largest employer. But in recent decades, retail unionism has taken a steep fall.
Trump’s Suppression of Climate Science Echoes Restrictions Under Stalin
When ideology trumps peer-reviewed scientific research, as it did in the Stalinist Soviet Union, the world loses.
Wall Street’s Win-Win With Trump
Most Wall Street bigwigs sided with Hillary Clinton in 2016 but now have adroitly shifted affections to Donald Trump.
Momentum Grows for Ocean Preserves. How Well Do They Work?
Despite the significant progress made in protected areas the last decade, huge challenges remain to achieve the goal of a healthy ocean.
President Obama Belatedly Says No to Israel
For the first time in his eight-year presidency, Barack Obama said no to Israel.
Former Mayor of “Nazi City USA” Pushes Legislation to Defund Sanctuary Cities
Pennsylvania's xenophobic Congressman Barletta will be heading efforts to slash funding for sanctuary cities.
Can Chicago Take on Police Union Contracts This Year?
A coalition of community and civil rights organizations demand substantive contract reform.
Will Trump Shred the Iran Nuclear Deal? Or Is That the Least of Our Problems When It Comes to US-Iranian Relations?
We may be missing the point by speculating on what Trump will do to the Iran deal. The real question is what he'll do to Iran.
Billionaires Celebrate Their Own Social Security Freedom Day
Tax Freedom Day is an anti-government propaganda gimmick where the billionaire class suggests we stop “working for the government.”