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Op-Ed
Self-Funding Candidates Represent Themselves, Not Constituents
Politicians best represent those who fund them. Self-funders like Trump will always put their own interests first.
What Trump Should Have Learned from His Aborted 2012 Presidential Run
Trump may have been a co-conspirator in Michael Cohen’s campaign finance crimes.
Beware the Soft Hand of Capital
Capitalism reforms its way out of crisis by putting forward more tolerable forms of exploitation.
White Supremacists Are Infiltrating the GOP From the Ground Up
A new crop of white nationalists are joining the GOP on the sly.
Trump Is Nervous. He Should Be.
For Donald Trump, the bad old days have only just begun.
Attempts to Restrict Insurance Coverage Are Abortion Stigma at Work
Abortion opponents are creating a vicious cycle where stigma leads to restrictions, and restrictions lead to stigma.
Mueller Investigation Will Set a Precedent — Make It a Good One
Beyond Mueller, strong congressional action is necessary to disrupt the systems that created the Trump presidency.
Mitch McConnell Could Be Out in 2020. Good Riddance.
We may be bearing witness to McConnell’s last stand.
“Moderate” Democrats Are Really Conservatives — and They Are Dangerous
Refusing to take climate change seriously is a right-wing position.
Enjoy Your High, But Not at the Expense of Palestinian Human Rights
Israel's medical cannabis industry is legitimizing crimes against humanity in its eagerness for market share.