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As Voters Reject Republicans, Progressives Point to Democratic Party’s Own Crisis
Normon Solomon discusses last night's elections.
Federal Housing Assistance Mostly Helps the Wealthy — and GOP Tax Reform Would Make It Worse
It's time to push for program's like renter's tax credit.
Meet the Congresswoman Trying to Remove Barriers to Opportunity for People With Records
A coalition in Pennsylvania has worked for more than two years to pass the nation's first “clean slate” legislation.
Trans Youth Use Theater to Raise Awareness and Change Policy
In this small town, the stage has become a venue to educate political leaders on transgender issues.
Paul Manafort’s Role in the Republicans’ Notorious “Southern Strategy“
Regardless of what happens to Manafort next, the political monsters he helped create live on.
How Silicon Valley Exploits Consumers in Order to “Serve Mankind“
Silicon Valley leaders are convinced of their own benevolence.
By Treating Overdoses Like Murder, Prosecutors Are Making the Opioid Crisis Deadlier
People are afraid to call 911 during an overdose.
Democrats Defy Expectations With Huge Gains in Virginia and New Jersey
The Democrats of Virginia scored a massive upset in the House of Delegates.
William Rivers Pitt | The Year Since Trump’s Election, as Explained by Bad Pizza
Papa John's provides an allegory for the Trump era.
Why Does the “Alt-Right” Support North Korea?
Racial purity is a huge part of North Korean nationalism.