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Marijuana Reforms Gain Momentum as Trump Administration Mulls a Crackdown
Congress is considering bills to protect legal marijuana from Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
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Unemployment Falls to 4.5 Percent in Spite of Weak Job Growth
The employment-to-population ratio also edged up to 60.1 percent, a new high for the recovery.
Exposing and Defeating the Fascist Creep
“Fascist creep” occurs when the right wing deploys corrupted versions of left-wing concepts like solidarity.
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In Attacking Syria, Trump Breached the War Powers Resolution
President Trump has attacked Syria without congressional authorization, violating the US Constitution and the War Powers Resolution.
Who’s Your Mommy and Daddy? For Migrant Children, It Matters
One way to support “DACA-mented” youth is for US citizens and residents to welcome and support their parents.
Economic Update: Economics, Psychology and Trump
This week's episode discusses French presidential elections, and more.
Trump Shocks World in Direct US Strike on Syrian Airbase That Could Violate International Law
Without congressional approval, on Thursday night the United States attacked a Syrian airfield.
GOP Senators Trigger Nuclear Option to Confirm Far-Right Judge Neil Gorsuch
Neil Gorsuch has been confirmed to the Supreme Court in a final Senate vote today.
Boycotting Bill O’Reilly: More Than 50 Advertisers Pull Ads From Fox Show Over Sexual Harassment Scandal
Meanwhile, a third Fox News employee has joined a lawsuit charging the network with racial discrimination.
Fighting Criminalization in All Its Forms, Powerful Coalition Builds Toward May Day
Momentum for May Day is building as immigration activists meet with Black, Arab, Muslim and LGBTQ groups.