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How Behavioral Science Can Help Truth Triumph Over Baseless Accusations
Reframing media coverage of Trump's claims would disincentivize him from making baseless statements.
Trump Is Bankrupting Our Nation to Enrich the War Profiteers
Trump's calls for a military buildup are opening the fiscal floodgates for congressional hawks and defense industry contractors.
Oregon Congressman Pushes Bill Exempting Ranchers From Terrorism Law’s Reach
For Oregon Congressman Walden, it's “terrorism” unless it involves armed white guys with right-wing politics.
How the Trump Administration May Be Skirting Its Own Ethics Rules
The hiring of three former lobbyists to work in the White House raises questions.
Could War With Iran Be on Washington’s Agenda?
Washington could go to war in Iran (and surge in both Iraq and Afghanistan), regardless of who's in charge.
UK Banks Continue to Bankroll Dakota Access Pipeline, as Green Party Calls for “Immediate” Divestment
Financial data reveals Barclays and HSBC continue to bankroll the companies constructing the pipeline.
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As Politicians Target Sanctuary Cities, Faith Communities and Campuses Seek to Become Refuges
Schools, churches organize to help the undocumented.
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Progressives Should Support Policies That Help All Working-Class People
Whatever the implications for winning elections, progressives should support policies that reverse upward redistribution.
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Fair-Weather Friends of Abortion Rights
To realize the potential of the struggles to come over women's right to choose, we need an honest assessment of whether past strategies worked.
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The Many Ways to Strike on March 8: Rise, Resist, Organize, Dance, Dialogue, Refuse
The International Women's Strike on March 8, 2017, hopes to be a catalyst for the liberation of all women.