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The Waters of Trump’s Washington Are Dark and Deep
Behind the ostentatious displays of power, the White House tries to keep secret all that's destructive to the nation and democracy.
Trump Rejects Calls for Transparency, Vowing to Keep Tax Returns and White House Visitor Logs Secret
The White House is facing new criticism over its lack of transparency.
“I Am Her Voice”: Meet the 10-Year-Old Boy Helping His Mom Take Refuge From Deportation in a Church
Two months ago, Jeanette Vizguerra skipped a scheduled check-in with ICE.
The Limits of Police “Reform”
When elites get to define the problem, they get to decide what constitutes solving it.
Member of Malcolm X Grassroots Movement Gains Momentum in Jackson, Mississippi’s Mayoral Race
Chokwe Antar Lumumba has a plan to change Mississippi's reputation as a site of acute oppression, starting with Jackson.
Advocates Urge Trump to De-escalate With North Korea, Not Ratchet Up Threats and Military Aggression
Vice President Mike Pence has made an unannounced visit to the Demilitarized Zone separating South and North Korea.
Legal Chaos in Arkansas as Judges Halt State Plan to Carry Out Unprecedented Spate of Executions
Arkansas's plan to carry out an unprecedented series of executions has been thrown into chaos.
Tax Day and the Killer Instinct in Economic Policy
While the tax debate is undoubtedly important, it is less important than the rules of the game that determine before-tax income distribution.
Organizing to Learn, Learning to Organize
Chris Brooks interviewed Susan Williams, who has worked as an educator there for 28 years.
“Storm the Heavens”: Notes From the Weather Underground on Resistance to Trump
Former members of the Weather Underground share their perspectives on resisting empire under the Trump regime.