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So Jon Ossoff Lost: Is That a Left Swipe From Millennial Voters?
From a political perspective, youth has its appeal, but there are downsides.
Trump to Tap Top Swamp Thing Jeff Holmstead for Senior EPA Position
Jeff Holmstead may seem moderate, but his legacy is a textbook example of corporations capturing our government and turning it against us.
Seventy-Five Years in Prison for Protesting in Black?
Inauguration Day demonstrators potentially face decades in prison on charges they say are all “Trumped” up.
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?