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An Antiwar Response to Trump’s Anti-Trans Military Ban Is Possible
If transgender people had better access to education and careers, they would not need to join the military.
Establishment Democrats Are Trying to Unseat Ocasio-Cortez
Some Democrats are trying to recruit a challenger to make Ocasio-Cortez a “one-term congresswoman."
Trump Supports “Bible Literacy” Classes in Public Schools
At least six states have introduced “Bible literacy” bills that would allow schools to teach the Christian Bible.
Republicans Are Using Shameless Tactics to Split Democrats Over BDS
The stifling of speech critical of Israel is the GOP's latest divide-and-conquer tactic aimed at Democrats.
Trump’s Budget Proposals Highlight Priorities of Rich and Shameless
The shutdown ate Donald Trump’s homework.
“Dealmaker” Shutdown Committee Is Probably Doomed
Bottom line: Expect a national emergency declaration and/or another shutdown.
Defying War and Defining Peace in Afghanistan
The US has much to learn from Afghan women human rights advocates and the People’s Peace Movement.
Remember That Anti-Trans Memo? Its Threat Hasn’t Vanished.
Amid the fear and uncertainty, transgender, gender nonconforming and intersex communities are fighting back.
Bernie’s Likely 2020 Bid Could Transform the Political Landscape
Another Sanders run could stoke productive tensions between grassroots activism and electoral politics.
Has the Arms Industry Captured Trump’s Pentagon?
Patrick Shanahan, who spent 30 years at Boeing, is the Trump administration’s acting secretary of defense.