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For Jeff Sessions, DC Stands for “Dodge City“
Trump has enough many conflicts of interest. Jeff Sessions, if confirmed as Attorney General, will have to deal with them.
Southern Cities Face Growing Efforts by State and Federal Officials to Block Local Progress
The South's progressive cities have a target on their back.
Football Is Trumpball Lite: Can Kaepernick Save Us?
Donald Trump is an avatar of the worst aspects of jock culture.
With Muslim Ban, Trump and Bannon Wanted Chaos, but Not Resistance
What the Trump White House had not counted on was the overwhelming resistance organized in opposition to this executive order on Saturday.
Oregon’s Budget Deficit Presents a Provocative Choice
$1.8 billion deficit could force drastic cuts unless the legislature agrees to raise taxes. But it will be an uphill battle.
From Holland to Finland to Scotland, Basic Income Could Be a Reality Across Europe
A universal basic income is emerging as a realistic policy position across Europe.
The Next Assault on Marriage Equality Has Begun
The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to take on a case that appears designed to chip away at same-gender marriage rights in Texas.
Many Household Products Contain Antimicrobial Chemicals Banned From Soaps by the FDA
We need to know what chemicals are in products.
How to Cut Infrastructure Costs in Half
Americans could save $1 trillion over 10 years by financing infrastructure through publicly-owned banks.
The Goldman Sachs Effect: How a Bank Conquered Washington
Sharks smell blood in the water and go in for the kill. In the waters of the Trump-Goldman era, don't doubt that the blood will be our own.