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Jared and Ivanka’s Greed and Ambition Compromise US Foreign Policy
House Democrats are continuing their probe of how Kushner received security clearance despite concerns from the CIA.
Amnesty International Accuses US of War Crimes in Somalia
Amnesty International is accusing the U.S. of covering up civilian casualties in its secretive air war in Somalia.
Trump Threatens to Unleash Paramilitary Violence in the US
Trump recently hinted that he could use the police, military and biker gangs as armed proxies against his enemies.
Cigarettes Are Central to the History of Corporate Power
“Cigarettes, Inc.” shows how Jim Crow, jazz and smoking are central to the history of corporate power.
Florida Lawmakers Attempt to Weaken Voter Rights Restoration
The bill undermines the recently restored voting rights of over 1 million residents with past felony convictions.
New Zealand PM Announces Ban on Assault Rifles After Christchurch Massacre
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's decisive action following the right-wing attack was praised by progressives in the U.S.
Citizenship in the Age of Trump
Trump and his advisers have refused to uphold the rights of U.S.-born citizens, let alone naturalized ones.
Trump Is Livid Because He Can’t Fire All the Investigators
If Trump tries to fire everyone before the hammer comes down, it will be wild times in the nation’s capital.
US Uses Several Clandestine Shelters to Detain Immigrant Children
The federal government is relying on secret shelters to hold unaccompanied minors.
Let’s Impeach Trump If He Continues the Yemen War
Impeachment proceedings would tie the administration's hands immediately on continuing support for the war.