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New Trump Plan Deputizes Cops as ICE Agents, Even in Sanctuary Cities
As Trump spun outrageous “invasion” scenarios in Florida, ICE announces new plan to circumvent sanctuary cities.
Chelsea Manning Is Released, But May Have Just Over a Week of Freedom
According to Manning's legal team, the whistleblower was served with another subpoena prior to her release on Thursday.
Amid GOP Hypocrisy, Alabama Advances US’s Strictest Abortion Bill
Anti-choice activists hope to see this bill land in front of the Supreme Court.
The Impeachment Process Itself Can Thwart Trump’s Obstruction
Stop Trump’s obstruction with impeachment, and then impeach him for obstruction.
New Suffragists Fight to Gain Ballot for Incarcerated People
Despite myths to the contrary, denying the vote to people behind bars has no benefit for public safety.
To Be Sick and Not Rich Is the Nightmare of Medical Care in the US
Unless something changes big time, insurance companies will continue to sell us their services at ever-higher prices.
Rep. Deb Haaland Introduces Bill to Make Uber, Lyft Pay Fair Share of Taxes
Haaland's bill would require companies in the gig economy to pay drivers’ Social Security and Medicare costs.
House Panel Holds Barr in Contempt as Trump Claims Executive Privilege
Meanwhile, the House Intelligence Committee subpoenaed the Justice Department for the unredacted Mueller report.
More US Pressure on North Korea Is Not the Path to Denuclearization
U.S. policies are worsening North Korea's humanitarian crisis with no effect on its nuclear weapons program.
As Washington State Bans Fracking, Sanders Calls for Nationwide Ban
Presidential candidate and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee banned the destructive drilling practice in his state.