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Ohio’s “Heartbeat Bill” Returns — and We Should All Be Scared
Despite at least four attempts, Ohio has never signed a heartbeat ban into law.
Killer Drones and the Militarization of US Foreign Policy
In the eyes of many around the world, diplomacy has taken a back seat to military operations in US foreign policy. The drone program is a prime example.
The Secret Republican Health Care Plan: Cutting Taxes and Destroying Medicaid
How to destroy the economy with 50 votes.
Javier Valdez and the Drug War That Killed Him
Valdez was a prolific and widely read author.
Dark Money Turns Elections Into Trench Warfare
Voters see the results of money in political fights — ads, direct mail, etc. — but they often can't see who's behind it.
William Rivers Pitt | Ruthless, Soulless, Vicious: Three Reasons the Senate GOP’s ACA Replacement Is a Disgrace
After a careful read, it's clear: The “Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017” must be cast out like the bag of dung it is.
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Disabled Protesters Just Showed Senate Democrats How It’s Done
Where was the Democratic “Resistance” when disabled protesters were being dragged out of their wheelchairs?
By Defunding Planned Parenthood, Republicans Would Cut Services That Reduce Abortions
Dr. Willie Parker, a physician and abortion provider, discusses how the new Senate health care bill will drastically cut reproductive care.
Sacrifice Zones Part 2: Petrochemical Development Threatens the Pacific Northwest
Bernstein investigates how proposals for petrochemical development in the Pacific Northwest threatens the region's core cultural, social, and environmental values.
Economic Update: Capitalism’s Self-Destruction
This week's episode discusses the declining California State University system, Trump vs. coal industry realities and much more.