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Is Donald Trump Destined to Be a One-Term President?
Several polls show Trump’s bid for re-election will be difficult.
FDA Bans Cancer-Causing Food Additives, But Won’t Enforce Until 2020
Recently banned cancer-causing additives will be on grocery shelves all year, unless companies are pressured.
“Frostlands” — Our Climate Future Foretold
In this excerpt of “Frostlands,” the main character of the novel grapples with the climate debate in 2051.
Cohen Hearing Exposed Republicans’ Weakened Status
Republicans are not taking their new congressional minority status with good cheer.
To Disempower Lobbyists, Give Congressional Staff a Raise
Overworked and underpaid staff often rely on corporate “experts” and their free labor in crafting policy.
As India and Pakistan Issue Veiled Nuclear Threats, New Ceasefire Urged
Tensions are escalating between the nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan.
dream hampton on Making “Surviving R. Kelly”
Last month, the documentary series “Surviving R. Kelly” thrust the case back into the spotlight.
Torture Fans and War Criminals Determine US Foreign Policy
Crisis of confidence? Nah. I’m just terrified.
The Fed’s “Emergency Measures” Are Becoming the New Normal
The central bank needs to become a public servant.
Charter Schools Exploit Lucrative Loophole That Would Be Easy to Close
Right now, the charter industry can spend public money almost any way it sees fit.