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Michael Flynn Is Out — Will Trump Be Next?
How big of a mess does Trump have to make before his purported allies throw their hands up and say, “enough”?
Michael Flynn Out: From Trump’s “Full Confidence” to Midnight Resignation
Having served just 24 days, US national security adviser Michael Flynn quits after secret talks with Russian diplomat raise too many questions for him to answer.
Trump Challenges the Limits of Executive Power
In stopping Trump's unlawful Muslim ban, US courts were fulfilling their constitutional responsibility.
The Irony of Trump’s Attack on the National Endowment for the Arts
Providing security for Trump's residence in New York costs taxpayers twice the annual federal budget for the arts.
The Dakota Access Pipeline Doesn’t Make Economic Sense
The Dakota Access pipeline imposes huge environmental and health costs, creates few jobs and generates little government revenue.
Is President Trump Headed for a War With China? All Options Are “on the Table“
Most Americans probably don't even know that there is a South China Sea. They will soon.
Iowa’s New Union-Busting Bill Is Worse Than Wisconsin’s
Republicans in both houses of the Iowa state legislature have introduced a bill that is aimed at destroying public sector unions.
The Irish Water Insurgency: No More Blood From These Stones
After the government tried to privatize and raise the costs of water, the Irish drew a line.
Deutsche Bank Remains Trump’s Biggest Conflict of Interest Despite Settlements
Deutsche Bank is Trump's largest lender.
Exploiting Black Labor After the Abolition of Slavery
History is made by human actors and the choices they make.