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Trump’s New Proposal Cheats 8 Million Working People of Overtime Pay
Trump considers workers who make $35,000 a year to be highly paid executives who don’t deserve overtime.
A Progressive US Policy Must Extend Beyond Open Borders
Opening the borders is a realistic policy proposal, but it's inseparable from a broader progressive agenda.
Assange’s Indictment Treats Journalism as a Crime
Trump’s message to the press: Publish material critical of U.S. policy at your peril.
Senators Take Step Forward on Voting Rights Restoration
Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin introduced the Democracy Restoration Act on Tuesday.
Chomsky on Confronting “Ultranationalist, Reactionary” Movements Across Globe
Chomsky discusses the rise of fascism in the 20th century and the growing ultranationalist movements of today.
Chomsky: Trump Radically Interfered With Israel’s Election to Re-elect Netanyahu
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is headed to a record fifth term in office.
McDonald’s Retreat on Fighting Wage Increases Shows the Tide Is Turning
McDonald’s will no longer lobby against local, state and federal efforts to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Echoes of History: Trump’s “Movement” Now Has a Uniform and Membership Cards
Trump's latest grift to followers is pitching “executive membership cards.”
Trump Reportedly Pushed to Drop Asylum Seekers in Democratic Sanctuary Cities
The White House reportedly considered dropping migrants off in Democratic districts as a supposed “punishment.”
Democratic Candidates Say They Support Reparations. Do They Mean It?
Many Black voters are questioning the sincerity of candidates' promises.