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As the Russia Investigation Heightens, Trump Suggests Pardoning Himself
Trump is allegedly asking questions about his power to pardon — including whether he can pardon himself.
A Despot in Disguise: One Man’s Mission to Rip Up Democracy
James McGill Buchanan's vision of totalitarian capitalism has infected public policy in the US. Now it's being exported.
Why Are the Danes So Happy? Because Their Economy Makes Sense
The Danish history of resisting the 1% offers valuable lessons for the rest of us.
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Conservatives Are Suing Seattle for Implementing Innovative Campaign Finance Reform
In 2015, Seattle voters passed an initiative creating the nation's first “democracy voucher” program.
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Hey Senator, Sick People Aren’t Damaged Cars
We are in a society that frequently compares sick people to damaged goods.
North and South Korea Want a Peace Treaty: The US Must Join Them
The time is ripe for an end — at last — to the Korean War. The US is standing in the way.
William Rivers Pitt | Pardon Me? Trump Gives an Interview and Hell Breaks Loose
What side is Trump on? Oh, right. His own.
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How Much Is a Boss Worth?
The ratio of average CEO pay to worker pay now stands at 347-to-1 — and is rapidly growing.
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In 21st Century American War-Making, “Liberated” Means “Destroyed“
Without our disastrous, never-ending wars, I suspect that the election of Donald Trump would have been unlikely.
Remember, GOP Health Care Bills Are Like Zombies: They Keep Coming Back
Donald Trump and the GOP are waging a social war against us, and it's not about to end any time soon.