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AOC Calls for Ban on Revolving Door for Lawmakers Who Become Lobbyists
A Public Citizen analysis shows that two-thirds of recently departed lawmakers are now K Street lobbyists.
CO2 Concentration Is Higher Than Ever in Human History
The amount of CO2 in Earth's atmosphere already constitutes a climate emergency, and it's worsening each year.
The Left Should Direct the Impeachment Effort
We need a left-led impeachment campaign to mobilize the Democratic base to defeat Trump and the GOP.
Right-Wing Attacks on Sanders Show Misunderstanding of Single-Payer
Right-wing critics either don't understand the issue or are intentionally misleading the public.
In Opioid Trial, Oklahoma Accuses Johnson & Johnson of Being Drug “Kingpin”
For the first time, a pharmaceutical company is on trial for its role in the opioid crisis.
Palestinian Officials Dismiss Jared Kushner’s So-Called “Peace Plan”
The Trump administration is pushing for “peace talks” that wouldn't address Israel's occupation of Palestine.
Key US Allies in the Middle East Are the Real Tyrants
Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have awful human rights records and are preparing for possible war with Iran.
Big Tobacco Funds Mitch McConnell, and He’s Giving Back With New Bill
McConnell's bill creates a loophole for the tobacco lobby to undermine regulations at the state level.
Noam Chomsky: Trump’s “Economic Boom” Is a Sham
The sharp rise in suicides and overdoses under Trump exposes the truth about the U.S. economy, Noam Chomsky says.
Abortion Ban in Missouri Would Mean Influx of Patients for Nearby States
Missouri's last abortion clinic may be forced to close its doors after Gov. Mike Parsons signs the state's abortion ban.