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Forget Impeachment — All Politicians Should Be Revocable
We should be able to hold a referendum on any elected official at any time we want. That's real democracy.
Canada’s Battle Against First Nations Shows Slide Toward Authoritarianism
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues Canada's bloody colonial legacy.
In Rural Areas, a “Quiet Jail-Building Boom” Is Taking Place
Many rural areas are marketing their jails to immigration and drug enforcement agencies.
Video of ER Doctor Confronting Mike Pence Over Trump Medicaid Cuts Goes Viral
The exchange, captured in a cellphone video, has received over a million views since being posted on social media.
The Expected No-Witness Vote Shouldn’t Surprise Us. Conservatives Want a King.
The real surprise would've been if Senate Republicans had decided to act in favor of democracy.
Chief Justice Roberts Forced to Read Warren’s Question About His Legitimacy
Some Democrats have called on the chief justice to override the GOP's refusal to call witnesses.
Majority of Top 2020 Democrats Backed by Outside Groups
Almost all the presidential candidates had earlier distanced themselves from super PACs.
Election Theft Is a 120-Year Tradition. Let’s End It This Year.
We can't depend on the Democratic Party to fight back. We need a grassroots movement to protect the voter rolls.
New Bill Would Take Needed Steps Toward Curbing Mass Surveillance
The new bill would implement reforms to address dangerous provisions from the PATRIOT Act.
Senator Clears Way for Acquittal, Says Trump’s Actions Were Only “Inappropriate”
Acquittal could set a dangerous precedent for what constitutes an “impeachable offense.”