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How Far Trump Will Go to Defend His Lies
The most vile part of Trump's performance is that it shows how far he is willing to go in defense of his lies.
MLK in LA: The Political Casualties of War
Each January, we have an opportunity to remember the prophetic wisdom of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Do Exxon’s Climate Denial and “Trail of Carnage” on Human Rights Make Tillerson Unfit for State Department?
Tillerson refused to answer questions about the oil giant's long history of denying the science of climate change.
Did Trump’s Defense Secretary Nominee James Mattis Commit War Crimes in Iraq?
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, James “Mad Dog” Mattis, faces his Senate confirmation hearing.
Activists Document 144 Pipeline Accidents in 2016 — in Louisiana Alone
A new pipeline battle is shaping up in the United States — this time in Louisiana.
Insights From Mississippi on Organizing in a Right-Wing Context: A Conversation With Kali Akuno
Communities most likely to be adversely affected by President Trump are preparing to make themselves ungovernable.
Will Obama Grant Clemency to Puerto Rican Independence Activist Oscar López Rivera?
Congressmember Luis Gutiu00e9rrez says he has lobbied for clemency on behalf of activist Oscar Lu00f3pez Rivera, but has not received a strong response.
Rep. Luis Gutiérrez on Why He Will Not Attend Trump Inauguration and Will Instead Join Women’s March
Democratic Congressmember Luis Gutiu00e9rrez discusses why he will not be attending the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.
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Inside Trump’s First Intelligence Briefing
Billionaires Celebrate Their Own Social Security Freedom Day
Tax Freedom Day is an anti-government propaganda gimmick where the billionaire class suggests we stop “working for the government.”